Hawaiian Restaurants near Carlsbad, CA

“The food is fantastic. I came here with my two kids. My son wanted Subway before coming here, but the owner insisted on him trying his food so gave us a taster for my son while my daughter fully enjoyed her amazing steak and rice. You can’t beat the hospitality here, true aloha vibes and great food.“

“Very friendly staff and great poke :)“

“I thought the service was very friendly. The bowls were reasonably priced. There is a large selection of proteins and other items for the bowls. Also, the service is fast.“

“About two weeks ago, I went to some Hawaiian barbecue for the first time and I didn’t even know who Hawaii barbecue was a thing and they gave me mac & cheese and the thin steak thing and it was so good. It was amazing that on the car ride home I even ate my leftovers and they had five stars. I don’t know the name now this place I was trying to relive that experience and they had 4.7 stars so I was thinking Man they’d be really good but their menu was very bland and they didn’t even have mac & cheese or the thin steak thing. They just had rice and very basic chicken and steak and I mean it wasn’t bad and they were friendly, but in no way wasn’t special.“

“We travel throughout California to visit our ʻohana and spend time at the theme parks with our na moʻopuna. Carlsbad is one of those places we return to a few times a year, always fun to explore.
After a long day at Legoland, we were exhausted and hungry. I was craving for some onolicious Hawaiian plate lunch, and if I had to be honest, that can be so risky on the continent. Some places that make Hawaiian food are not always the greatest, although Yelp or other platforms say they are. So, it's really scary, but I am glad we took the chance and ordered through DoorDash because we were also too tired to drive. And OMG, what a surprise.
From the very first bite, it felt like home. The rice was perfect, but the mac salad? HEAVEN...And the BBQ chicken was so soft, tender, juicy, and seasoned just right. You could taste the paʻakai, that unmistakable Hawaiian salt, hitting the palate in the best way.
Mahalo nui loa to Ohana Hawaiian BBQ for bringing authentic meaʻai to the continent. You gave us comfort when we needed it the most.
Now we know - every time weʻre in Carlsbad, this is our go-to spot“

“Fresh and Delicious Hawaiian Poke in San Diego

For my first meal in San Diego, I chose Hawaiian poke, and it was the perfect choice! I had salmon and spicy tuna over brown rice, topped with avocado and spicy sauce. Every ingredient was incredibly fresh, and the flavors blended beautifully. The spicy sauce added a nice kick, making every bite even more enjoyable.

On top of that, the staff was very friendly, which made the experience even better. It was a fantastic way to start my trip, and I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for fresh and delicious poke in San Diego!“

“Catered my graduation party. Food was AMAZING. It was so good my guests didn't leave any for me to take home. Authentic Hawaiian food at it's best!“

“Teriyaki Chicken and Tempura Vegetables“

“OMG soooo good! We came in for lunch around 1130 on Sunday, it was just starting to fill up with what looked like locals. The young man behind to counter was so sweet, big smile, he greeted us immediately, and was helpful and polite throughout our visit. I ordered the kalua pork, my go-to order whenever I can find it. My husband said he thought it was better than L&L, I totally agree. It was amazing, mouthwatering, so flavorful, and the portion was so big we both shared some for lunch and dinner. My husband ordered the cheese burger and fries, the burger was freaking delicious. I would go back for the burger alone, it was so impressive. The fries were shoestring, crispy and perfectly fried. Everything came out of the kitchen hot, fresh and quick! The restaurant is in a shopping center full of stores. Inside it's a bright, cute, little corner shop in a great location next to the theater. We are already planning our next dinner and a movie here.“

“young lady in the front was very helpful which was awsome because it was my 1st poke experience and I was alone. I am def going back.“

“This is some of the best Hawaiian bbq I’ve ever had! Crystal and her team are incredible family-oriented people who always make us feel at home. The food is always delicious and we love it as a great family take out option. Highly recommend checking out L&L!“

“Poki Poki is always the �“

“This is the place!!! We eat here couple times a week. Love the bbq and katsu chicken, it’s always perfect!! Try the gravy on the katsu, life changer. Garlic shrimp is life, Teri beef and musubi make my family happy. The Mac salad is 10/10 and the staff cares about your experience! So lucky to have this in our neighborhood!! Malasadas, Lumpia, fried chicken skin!! Let’s go to L and L 🤩🌟 eat the Kalua with cabbage, yum!!! I’ve cheesecake and Hawaiian juice all the flavors❤️“

“First time trying.
Ordered the small chicken katsu and a thai Boba tea.
-Small orders come with one scoop each of rice and macaroni salad.
-Chicken was so crispy! Macaroni salad was decent, added some of their spicy chili oil and it was tastier.

Overall small order a good portion size for one person.

Location had lots of parking, inside was clean and the staff was friendly and efficient. Lots of seating inside for a smaller looking establishment.

Will try again.“

“i ordered a doordash from here and they made sure hook me up with everything so yummy“