Hilo Hawaiian BBQ

It seems this place has gone downhill quite a bit over the years. My son was craving spam musubi and we were nearby so I figured why not.I got him the $9.99 chicken katsu bowl, comes with a can of soda so not a bad deal. He liked it, no complaints.I got the chicken combo for $10.99 +.50 up charge for double mac. Food was ok, but I remember it being better and their cabbage used to be really good, now it's just crunchy and greasy for no reason.Spam musubi was disappointing and skimpy on the spam (Quickly has way better spam musubi) but $5.75 for 2 pieces was not a bad price compared to other places.Service was ok, I like the free lemon water dispenser on the side. I may give this place another chance in the future. Hopefully I was just there at a bad time.

I haven't been here in over 2 years and I'm not sure when exactly it went downhill.. last night I had a bbq mix the rice was hard the meat was so chewy the Mac was bland .. I got one side order of Katsu chicken the meat was tender but the breading was soggy and not crispy.. over all I'll definitely be passing on this place from now on ..

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!

The prices are high and the portions are skimpy. I stopped going here and would rather get L&L delivered to my house instead.

I ordered the chicken combo. I ordered online which made it a lot easier. You have the option to opt out of the standard two scoops of rice and one scoop of Mac and change it to whatever combo you like to all rice/Mac or half and half (additional pricing based off of choice). I did get more bbq chicken than katsu which was about three thighs of bbq chicken to the one in a half of katsu chicken. The sauce they give you isn't much at all. It's half of the standard to go size of most restaurants and they weren't filled to the top. Their teriyaki sauce wasn't my favorite and wasn't really sweet. I didn't like it at all so I didn't even bother with it. Although the chicken thighs were juicy and flavorful enough I didn't need a sauce. Katsu sauce was better.

I recognize in a lot of reviews, here and other restaurants, people make such a big fuss about someone not saying hello (greeting and bowing to their knees for them) with a big smile to them. I assume you must feel that you are privileged, and are so used to people patting you on the back and kissing your pinky ring wherever you go.I could care less if someone doesn't greet me with a big Happy Meal smile, warm hug, and a pat on the back.The food is great and they seem to be clean...(and they wear masks). That's all that matters.-the lady at the register, of whom I have dealt with, is always polite! Thank you very much for your great service :-)

Good Hawaiian food and fast service.Good Hawaiian food and fast service.Good Hawaiian food and fast service.

Best Hawaiian BBQ around. There Teriyaki chickens and macaroni is the best. The employees are always happy and greet with a smile.

Good food from my few experiences stopping by every now and then. Wish the online order system and phone system actually worked or had notice they weren't open because I ended up going to another restaurant after limping my injured butt over here for no reason. Inconvenient for me at the time

I have been going to Hilo BBQ for 2 years now and have great service every time. What keeps me coming back, you say? The great food and great service! I recommend the short rib plate and an extra side of the macaroni.