Mouthwatering Hawaiian in Oakland

Hang Ten Boiler

★★★★☆ 3.9 • $$

"Food and service was great. My favorite is chicken catsu and garlic noodles. Very generous portions."

Trader Vic's

★★★★☆ 3.6 • $$

"I primarily come to Trader Vic's for drinks because they have such fun cocktails. Even though they are known for creating the mai tai, it's probably my least favorite drink here haha. The flavored ones are pretty good though! My absolutely favorite thing they make here is the banana whipped cream -- I ask for it on every cocktail that I get because it's that good!I've had their food a couple times, but it's been just okay. I think it's pricey for what it is, but the drinks are way more worth it!"

Hula Wok BBQ

★★★★☆ 3.9 (469) • $$

"I was looking for a place to feed a family of 15 for my birthday dinner, and Hula Wokn was the best choice. I ordered way too much food, their family meal for 10 would have been more than enough, but we had 5 kids and a non meat eater. I got the bbq chicken, bbq beef and Katsu chicken with a side of white rice and mac salad. I ordered Spam musubi, a side of short ribs and a side of shrimp. The shrimp was actually a meal and came with rice and more Mac salad. Highly recommend the bbq chicken and steak, both had really good marinades and flavor. The Katsu was a hit amongst the kids. The dipping sauce that came with it left us all wanting more. My mom forgot to pack it with the leftovers, I was so bummed. I want to go back and try their other items, they have a whole Chinese menu too."

Bonito Poke

★★★★★ 4.6 (116) • $$

"Bonito Poke was a pleasantly surprising stopover we made on our way to Napa. It's been bookmarked for a while now, but since they're closed on Mondays, it didn't really coincide with our schedules. So glad we were able to come on a Tuesday to finally try it out. Chef Steven was super welcoming and knowledgeable of all the dishes. Our salads came out first and they were tasty and dressed perfectly. All of the plating was impressive as well. We ordered:Crunchy Garlic Chicken - This was my favorite thing we ordered!Loco Moco - Really hearty. The mushroom gravy was *chef's kiss*Cali Poke - I chose salmon as my protein. I forget where the chef said it was from, but the fish tasted really fresh. Like another reviewer mentioned, I do wish it was more spicy. But my fault for not asking for the sauce. Cocktails:Tropical Zen - This was sooo good! A must try if you love matcha and pandan.Strawberry Hawaiian Fizz - A fruity and tropical accompaniment if that's more your vibe.If you're craving Hawaiian food elevated with quality ingredients and preparation check out Bonito Poke. The dine-in experience was outstanding. There were many people ordering to-go too if that's a more fitting option. They also have a food truck in the financial district of SF, but I believe it's limited to poke.I would definitely come back to try the rest of the menu!"

Bayside Poke

★★★★☆ 4.1 (278) • $$

"Before heading to check out the new Costco in the area, we stopped at Bayside Poke for lunch. I'm glad we did as we really enjoyed eating here. This is a nice small restaurant with ample seating and two people working the line. We were served immediately and with quite a selection of greens, meats and toppings. I'm not a huge Poke eater, but my bowl was really good. You can tell everything is fresh and high-quality. There are two sizes for bowls; I of course went for the large. In addition to the food being really good, the restaurant being clean, the pricing was excellent. It was about $40 for two bowls, one of which was large and one of which had avocado added (extra charge). That's not bad! I also peeked at the menu and their sushi pricing was very reasonable. I plan on trying the sushi on my next trip to Bayside Poke.Overall, highly recommended."

Hilo Hawaiian BBQ

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (194) • $

"I know you're probably sick of me writing reviews about this little restaurant but I'm telling you there is no chicken better than here! Today they had some thing new on the menu and I wanted to try it but I was craving that chicken so they were so kind to accommodate me and give me both! Now that is customer service! It was pretty empty for lunchtime, but we like a less crowded room so we can enjoy talking to each other. Love the people that work here and love this place like crazy! Thank you!"

Shaka Shack

★★★★☆ 4.4 (54) • $$

"We enjoyed everything we ordered!!! Spam Masubi, friend rice, Hawaiian roll French toast, loco moco.... There wasn't a single bad item on our table! The menu is on the smaller side, but everything was delicious!"

Local Poke

★★★★☆ 4.4 (482) • $$

"Craving poke but didn't want to drive to my usual South Bay spot, so I checked Yelp and decided to try this place.They have a great selection of marinated protein choices, sides, mix-ins, sauces, and toppings to customize your bowl. I love that you can mix & match your base for extra variety! They even offer poke nachos, which is a fun option.Our bowls were fresh and absolutely delicious! Portions are generous, prices are reasonable, and the service was excellent. Plus, you get a free Yakult with every purchase. I'm thinkin' this might just be my new go-to spot!"

Hawaiian Grill Express

★★★★☆ 3.8 (365) • $$

"Our golf group stopped in after golf to grab a quick lunch. One of our group members said they have a good Kalbe plate. So we all got the Korean kalbe plate with a Diet Coke. The kalbe plate comes with three large grilled Korean short rib slabs with white rice, macaroni salad, and some blanched veggies all for $17. The short ribs were tender but could have had a little more char. Hawaiian Grill Express is located off of Fallon Rd. In the Target / Lucky's shopping center. No frills, fast food style but has some table and chairs for dining in. Plenty of parking."

Ramen 101

★★★★☆ 3.9 (180) • $$

"I haven't enjoyed any ramen bowls for about 1.5 years. As I'm under the weather mostly due to these cold winters of dropping temps and atmospheric rivers overhead pouring river drops, I am left with a season full of coughs. So I'm sticking to hot soups, broths and stews as much as possible. My neighbor was kind enough to pick up Tonkotsu Ramen while driving through Milpitas. Although I knew it would take time to reach me, the broth was still warm, but I admit I love hot foods to be enjoyed hot, so I simmered before pouring broth over the black bowl containing perfectly blanched yellow ramen noodles, black mushroom caps, a fish cake, fresh mung/soy bean sprouts, and 2 small and thin pork tonkotsu. (But I don't recall seeing or tasting bamboo shoots) The broth came in a seperate plastic bowl with a tan color and was quite opaque in appearance and viscous to the tongue. In addition, the broth had a super thin layer of fat (oil) floating on the top (which personally I would have wanted more fat bc it adds flavor imho). This order was requested in the medium spice level and it was a perfect "medium spice" as it was more on the milder side of a "medium spice" range.In addition, I had one spam musubi which was not good (Order comes in a pair) It simply had way too much rice for the size of the spam. If the spam was thicker, then maybe they can use a thick layer of rice. It looked out of proportion. In addition, rice was dry tasting and spam appeared and looked dry, that the spam had a curve to it. In todays order, the spam masubi was a fail."

iLava Hawaiian Barbecue

★★★★☆ 4.2 (274) • $$

"They delivered for my graduation lunch at Cal. It was a stressful day for me. I wanted to please my guests--I had a bunch of guests because I was giving the commencement speech (yasss humble brag). I mean about 20 guests so I had a pretty big order. But the food from iLava Hawaiian Barbecue was pretty yummy, came nice and warm and really good handoff with the delivery person - thanks for calling several times to look for where the heck we were in the campus. You're awesome."

Poke Go

★★★★★ 4.5 (28)

"First time trying Poke Go and will definitely return. I'll start by saying that this was an all tofu bowl, so no fish. Nonetheless it was very tasty. LOTS of toppings and sauces. Service was fast and everyone was pretty friendly. While I enjoyed most of the toppings, I would probably skip the pickled cucumbers next time. Other than that, everything was pretty good."

Poke Don

★★★★☆ 4.2 (967) • $$

"Food quality is still there, but service and portions sizes are still decreasing. Every time I visit, the prices seem to go up, with new price labels taped all over the menu. The service is always very mediocre with one worker working at a time, even at peak hours which can make the line very long. Came in to pickup dinner one guy in line, worker was having a personal conversation with customer, took at least 5 minutes to acknowledge me and say "Ill be right there for you". Still no seating inside or restrooms to use. Even after a year of indoor eating. The portions are very skimpy compared to other locations, even with price increase. Both proteins are now cut smaller so you get less as well. Convenient location, but for service and your money's worth, its not worth it to me."

Hawaiian Drive Inn

★★★★☆ 4.3 (196) • $$

"Great food and great price! We moved away from the area but always stop by when we have a craving for Hawaiian food. They even took our catering order on their "closed" day for my FIL's 80th birthday! We love supporting local small business and so should everyone else!"

Benicia Poke

★★★★★ 4.7 (129) • $$

"Tasty poke! I paid 21.77 for a regular (two protein) bowl. It was delicious as everything looked and tasted fresh. The rice was perfectly cooked, the fish melts in your mouth, and all the veggies were nice and crisp. The service was great, the employees all greeted me when I entered. The employee who helped me was super nice and patient as I thought about what to get. The place itself is on the small side, so there really is not a place to sit and eat inside. However, I opted to go to the park and eat, which was a nice and short walk. Overall, would come again when craving poke!"

Moana Hawaiian BBQ

★★★★☆ 4.4 (113) • $$

"I came here after walking lake Chabot with my husband on a Sunday afternoon after smelling all the wonderful bbqs at the park. Moana's did not disappoint. I got the moku chicken combo that includes the bbq chicken and katsu chicken while my husband got the Aloha bbq combo which includes the kalbi short rib and bbq chicken combo. The food came out so quickly and super full in the plate we received. The flavors were perfect and not too salty. The server also gave us lots of sauces without even asking. My favorite was the katsu chicken. It was so crispy. The ambiance was clean and bright. There is a parking lot to park as well."

Moku Hawaiian BBQ

★★★★☆ 4.4 (36)

"If you're ever in a hurry but craving some Hawaiian food at a reasonable price, head to Moku! I ordered on Snackpass ahead of time but there are also ordering kiosks there. They have always been quick and the curry chicken Katsu and white fish have always been fried to perfection. A mini plate is enough for me so I appreciate how much they put into it - entree, one scoop macaroni, one scoop rice, cabbage and a broccoli. For the white fish, there are two perfectly fried pieces of fish and two packets of tartar sauce. The restaurant itself only has a few tables but since they are quick to process orders, there tend to still be an open table or two. Street parking but a parking complex nearby. I definitely will be back whenever I have a craving!"

Kyoto Ramen Hawaiian BBQ

★★★★☆ 4.4 (111) • $$

"My Family and I were craving some Hawaiian BBQ and wanted to try something new, so I looked on yelp. After sorting through many restaurants and reviews I found Kyoto Ramen Hawaiian BBQ. Their menu had a WIDE variety. They honestly have a little bit of everything. Ramen, Tempura, Hawaiian, Poke, Seafood, Burgers, Fries and so much more!After taking a deep dive through the menu, we decided on 4 chicken combos. We placed our order over the phone. The gentleman who answered was very nice and repeated our order to make sure it was correct. He informed the order will be ready in 10-15 minutes. When I entered the restaurant there were a couple of tables to eat, which was nice to know for the future. When I went to the counter to pay for our food I was informed they only take card. Which was ok but kind of inconvenient especially since I planned on paying with cash. After a couple minutes my order was ready. After making it home it was time to eat. Let me tell you. It was well worth the wait. The food was absolutely AMAZING! Portion size was good, great value for your money. There were zero complaints on the food. Everything was cooked to perfection and it was delicious. I live 2 towns away and I'll happily make that drive especially when the food is this good."

Ohana

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (188) • $

"called this place again for lunch...Again, the same asian employee was rude & a lil weird this time. She kept thinking I was speaking Spanish, but i was PERFECTLY speaking English! SMH employee needs better training!"

Sumo Roll

★★★★☆ 4.4 (381) • $$

"This place is my go-to for sushi near campus! It's a hidden quiet spot that I've passed by and finally got to try. The fish is always incredibly fresh, and the special dinner plates are generous for the price. I've tried a lot of sushi places, and this one blows them all away. Plus, the staff is super friendly and fast. Perfect for a quick lunch or a study break!"

Yummy House

★★★★★ 4.5 (135) • $$

"My new go-to ramen spot in the area. I've been here a few times now and the food never disappoints. Great portion size for the price. Love their fusion of noodles and Hawaiian food. The place is never too crowded, it's nice and clean, and their service is fast. Already recommending my friends here, yum!"

Pa'ina Lounge & Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (902) • $$

"Review #002 - 2025I haven't written too many reviews lately since I feel like--unless a business really warrants a great review or a really poor review then I'm kind of wasting my time.I used to write reviews because I enjoyed the interaction with other Yelpers; but lately, Yelp just doesn't have that same community feel from when I first started.However, that shouldn't stop me from writing an honest review when a business deserves to be commended on their food/service.My two sisters and I showed up with our 3 daughters on Friday, February 21, around 5 PM.We were greeted and seated immediately.The place was pretty slow since it was still early for dinner so we pretty much had the whole place to ourselves.Our waitress was very sweet and accommodating. I didn't ask her name, but she's a cute young Asian girl, who always had a smile on her face.We ordered quite a few items to share.My older sister and two nieces each ordered the wagyu burger, which they all said was made to their liking.We had the pa'ina wings which were really tasty.The salt and pepper wings were a little salty for my preference, but the kids seemed to enjoy them.We had an order of regular fries and garlic fries, which we all enjoyed a little too much, considering we're all suppose to be eating "healthy".We ordered the garlic noodz with seafood and that was pretty tasty as well.The garlic butter shrimps were our least favorite because the shrimp had a weird smell, like it was drenched in lighter fluid, but the kitchen tried to make us a new order and it still came out smelling the same so they were kind enough to just remove it from our bill.The poke nachos arrived late, but we still enjoyed it. My sister ended up taking the rest home for her husband.The manager was very sweet! She brought the kids some complimentary pineapple Dole whip as an apology for the shrimp fiasco and sang "happy birthday" to our 16th year old niece.The whole experience was very memorable! We'll try to return should we ever happen to be in the area.Our waitress took some photos for us with their Instagram-worthy wall :)"

Masa Ramen Bistro

★★★★★ 4.5 (271) • $$

"Ramen - 4.5 stars. Chicken Katsu - 0 stars. Undercooked. Disgusting. Thigh meat. Fatty. Mac salad - 3 stars. Bland. Too mayonnaisy. Ambience - A for effort but 1 star - ceiling was leaking water and cold air was blowing in and the place smelled like asbestos and was freezing. Also bike, ladder visible - lame. Also I don't want to watch cooking shows while I'm eating - why??I gave them a 3 because it is a ramen place and they did a good job with authentic ramen.I'd get the ramen to go and skip the rest."

Hukilau

★★★★☆ 3.6 • $$

"#taste - 5/5#portion size - 4/5#service - n/a#value - 4/5#recommendation(s) - get the garlic popcorn chicken! Really flavorful and decent portion size.#tip - parking can be limited due to street parking so consider doing takeout.#like - in addition to the popcorn chicken, I also enjoyed the short ribs. The size is good and the meat is tender.#dislike - not a dislike of the food but I felt the portion of the mac salad was small so I wish the entrees would come with bigger servings. #suggestion - the fried rice could be more flavorful"

Mo's Hut

★★★★★ 4.8 (20)

"This place recently moved to my area in Hayward it is now located at the Ash and Locust Street corner in Hayward where the Portuguese club hall is. There's plenty of parking and everything seem very clean and tidy. There's even picnic tables to come sit at. My hamburger patty egg and gravy over rice plate was $10 and it's easily enough for two sensible people. Get one and split it"

Got Plate Lunch

★★★★☆ 4.3 (803) • $$

"A Taste of Aloha in Benicia - Got Plate Lunch Delivers! I still remember my first visit to Got Plate Lunch back when they were on First Street in Benicia. They had taken over the second location of Gumbah's, the beloved Chicago-style eatery from Vallejo. And speaking of Gumbah's--can we take a moment to mourn the loss of their classic Italian beef? But I digress...Craving some Hawaiian comfort food in a sit-down spot, I looked them up and discovered they had moved to 9th Avenue, right near the boat launch and beach access. Parking is a bit tight at the restaurant, but no worries--there's plenty across the street at the park.As soon as we stepped into the cozy white building, we were warmly greeted and quickly seated at the last available table--always a good sign! The menu looked fantastic, but the specials on the chalkboard caught our attention, so we decided to order different dishes and share the love. Our Picks: Hawaiian Hamburger Steak (aka Loco Moco without the egg) with extra grilled onions (+$1) Garlic Shrimp Special Each dish came with sticky rice and a generous scoop of legit Hawaiian mac salad, the kind that transports you straight to the islands. The Verdict? "Broke da Mouth" Good!I'm not usually a shrimp fanatic, but the garlic sauce and rice combo was absolutely delicious--bold in flavor without being overly salty (a common gripe of mine). The Hamburger Steak was fresh and juicy, clearly made with high-quality beef rather than the frozen patties some places serve. And the gravy? Oh, it was on point--smooth, rich, and flavorful without that dreaded clumpy or gray texture.As a bonus, they sell merch like T-shirts and shot glasses. Being the savvy shopper I am, I checked, and their shot glasses were less than half the price of the same ones on Amazon! Naturally, one came home with us, along with memories of a fantastic meal and a stunning view of the Carquinez Strait.If you're in Benicia and craving authentic Hawaiian flavors, Got Plate Lunch is a must-visit. Delicious food, friendly vibes, and a little slice of Aloha right here in the Bay Area! PS They have a Vegan Menu on the Chalkboard"

Wikiwiki Hawaiian BBQ

★★★★☆ 3.6 (320) • $

"A favorite spot for local Hawaiian food. The plates are great serving size and I love ordering food here when I'm feeling like eating my heart out. It's so comforting. Order at the window on the sidewalk. They don't have dine in since covid but don't let it stop you from getting takeout. I love their mixed bbq plate but honestly everything is so good. I even get a scoop of extra mac salad because it's my favorite."

Chef Hits the Streets

★★★★★ 5 (9)

"Just walking through the San Ramon farmers market today and wondered upon this cute little pokey shack and had a little conversation with the chef. Such great customer service and the poke is delicious as well. It's poke by the pound you can get a tuna or shrimp. I opted for the Aji and it is delicious. Will return soon! Thank you and Aloha, Chef!"

Hawaiian Grill Express

★★★★☆ 3.8 (242) • $

"YUM YUM YUM!!!!Garlic shrimp here is 10000000/10! I literally love the garlic shrimp here, it is so delicious that I crave it now.The macaroni they have is so delicious, I sub out one of the rice scoops for the macaroni.Such a solid meal to eat and I love it so much!The staff is very friendly and quick to turn a meal from being ordered to in the box ready to go. Plethora of parking in this parking lot and relatively close to the front door"

Hawaiian Poke

★★★★☆ 4.2 (648) • $$

"We love this place - our go to for when we want poke. If we are not nearby, we'll make the drive to Hawaiian Poke because it's worth it!My daughters and I usually get the small size, and it's more than enough for us! The bowl size is the same, the difference between small, medium, & large is the amount of protein you get. This place is clean, quick service, and delicious!"

Honolulu BBQ

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (74) • $$

"I like this place more than other spots around. The prices are very reasonable and the food is fresh. I like getting the bbq chicken bowl and the mixed combos. Portions are perfect too."

Hashtag Poki

★★★★☆ 4.3 (472) • $$

"I wish I would have taken pictures of the food. Oh well, next time for sure I got two of their rolls + hamachi nigiri & inari nigiri. The fish was very fresh. The hamachi was buttery and the avocado in the salmon roll was very fresh as was the salmon. The inari nigiri was especially tasty. Generous portions and good prices. I will be back."

Big Daddy’s Hawaiian BBQ

★★★☆☆ 3 (6)

"@ Adeline Food Hall5325 Adeline St Oakland, CA 94608"Big Daddy's Hawaiian BBQ" is a virtual brand and commercial kitchen operating in the Adeline Food Hall in North Oakland. Their menu offers plate meals, sides, desserts, and drinks. As a commercial kitchen (aka "ghost kitchen"), they have no dining room. Everything is either takeout or delivery. On a Saturday, I happen to notice Big Daddy Hawaiian BBQ in San Mateo on Yelp. I did some research and discovered they had a location at the Adeline Food Hall. Doordash was offering a promo to try this new place, so I placed an order. I ordered: the Large Mixed Plate, which included two proteins, a side of rice, and a side of mac salad. The Large Mixed Plate is $19.00. I asked for BBQ Chicken and Fried Chicken. Anything else, you have to pay extra. I also selected Hawaiian BBQ Sauce. How's the food? This food tastes really good. The bbq chicken is moist and easy to eat. The fried chicken is moist and crisp. The rice is fresh and soft. The mac salad doesn't taste pre-made. Very good food. My chicken was served on a bed of rice. So when you pour the sauce over the chicken, it soaks into the rice. However, this food is pricey. The last time I was at Ono Hawaiian BBQ (Oakland) a BBQ Chicken meal cost around $13-14, and the servings were much larger. Big Daddy's Hawaiian BBQ does offer a smaller $15 plate. But they also charge 25 cents for fork/spoon and a napkin. Overall, the food is good, and the Adeline Food Hall has a nice location."

Lucky Chef Chen

★★★★☆ 4.1 (33)

"I took the advice of fellow Yelp buddy Elvine and decided to give this unassuming spot a try.HELLLLLLA GOOOOOD!The food was fresh and aplenty! I paid $9 for hella food! I would definitely go back, the food was pretty good for a steam table set up. This place seemed really popular with the locals! Give this place a shot, it won't disappoint!"

Go Fish Poke Bar

★★★★☆ 4.1 (181) • $$

"I tried Go Fish Poke Bar the other day and I think it's my new favorite for Poke in the Tri Valley! It is super fresh fish, they give you a good amount of fish in the bowl too unlike some other poke spots in the area. I will definitely be back! I did an order ahead on doordash since I had some doordash credits, when I got there he made the order right in front of me and asked if I wanted any add ons which was nice. I got the spicy salmon bowl it was tasty, very filling I couldn't finish it in one go so I saved the rest for dinner! The store is pretty easy to find in the stoneridge mall and they have the cutest mural inside the store!"