JJ’s Island Grindz

4154 Bonita Rd, Bonita
(619) 773-6644

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Chamorro Fiesta Family Meal- Pork Ribs Chicken Kelaguen Red Rice Potato Salad & Empanadas
Spicey Tuna Handroll and Salmon Handroll
Lunch Special with Added Grilled Salmon
Chicken Kelaguen Combo and Red Rice
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Salad
Empanadas 4 pcs Guamanian Dish
Chamorro Combo Guamanian Dish
Chicken Katsu Specialties
Loco Moco with Red Rice
Uncle Frank's Pork Ribs

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Chamorro Combo
Uncle frank's pork ribs, and chicken kelaguen. Served with red rice, and grandma Rosie's potato salad. Served with your choice of red or white rice and potato, macaroni, house, or cucumber salad.
Kalbi Ribs
Island-style marinated short ribs grilled to perfection. Served with your choice of red or white rice and potato, macaroni, house, or cucumber salad.
Chicken Katsu
Seasoned fried chicken cutlet coated with crispy Japanese panko, and fried until golden brown. Served with JJ's special katsu sauce. Served with your choice of red or white rice and potato, macaroni, house, or cucumber salad.
Teriyaki Chicken Bowl
Marinated BBQ chicken topped with JJ's teriyaki sauce, and sesame seeds. Served with your choice of red rice or white rice.
Chicken Kelaguen
Chopped BBQ chicken with freshly squeezed lemon juice, freshly grated coconut, green onions, and crushed red peppers. Served with your choice of red or white rice and potato, macaroni, house, or cucumber salad.

DA Starters (Pupu's)
Islander Sampler
An assortment of JJ's favorite starters empanadas (2 pcs), lumpia (4 pcs), shrimp patties (4 pcs), and teriyaki chicken wings (4 pcs).
Spam Musubi
Hawaiian snack composed of a slice of grilled spam coated with sweet caramelized soy sauce wrapped with seasoned sushi rice, and nori (seaweed) topped with JJ's eel sauce, and sesame seeds.
Empanadas
Traditional Chamorro style masa Harina shells filled with grandma Rosie's spicy chicken purée.
Beef Lumpia
Chamorro fried spring roll filled with seasoned ground beef, carrots, and green beans. Served with JJ's sweet, and sour sauce.
Musubi Sampler
An assortment of spam musubi, teriyaki chicken musubi, and katsu musubi.
Chicken Kelaguen
Chopped BBQ chicken with freshly squeezed lemon juice, freshly grated coconut, green onions, and crushed red peppers. Served with fresh corn tortillas or chips).
Gyoza
Japanese dumplings filled with seasoned pork and vegetables. Served with JJ's soy and sesame oil sauce (steamed or fried).
Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings (6 pcs)
Chicken wings sautéed with green onions, garlic, and crushed red pepper.
Katsu Musubi
Seasoned fried chicken cutlet coated with crispy Japanese panko, and fried until golden wrapped with seasoned sushi rice, and nori (seaweed) topped with JJ's eel sauce.
Teriyaki Chicken Musubi (2 pcs)
Marinated BBQ chicken wrapped with seasoned sushi rice, and nori (seaweed) topped with JJ's teriyaki sauce.
Shrimp Patties (6 pcs)
JJ's own batter with shrimp and mixed veggies fried until golden brown.
Fried Calamari
Tender classic calamari lightly breaded and fried. Served with JJ's spicy chipotle sauce.
Beef Kelaguen
Traditional Chamorro style raw, lean sirloin beef sliced thin, with freshly squeezed lemon juice, green onions, soy sauce, and crushed red peppers. Served with fresh corn tortillas or chips.
Shrimp Tempura (4 pcs)
Battered shrimp fried until crisp. Served with JJ's eel sauce.
Teriyaki Chicken wings (6 pcs)
Chicken wings topped with JJ's teriyaki sauce.
Shrimp Kelaguen
Chopped tiger shrimp mixed with freshly squeezed lemon juice, freshly grated coconut, green onions, and crushed red peppers. Served with fresh corn tortillas or chips.
The Tribal (Appetizer)
Chicken, beef, and shrimp kelaguen. Served with fresh corn tortillas or chips.

DA Soups & Salads
Side JJ's Macaroni Salad
Macaroni mixed with mayonnaise, honda shi, carrots, and dijon mustard.
JJ's Macaroni Salad
Macaroni mixed with mayonnaise, honda shi, carrots, and dijon mustard.
Miso Soup
Miso broth, tofu, seaweed, and green onions.
Cucumber Salad
Sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and daikon sprouts with JJ's sweet-savory vinaigrette dressing, and sesame seeds.
Udon Soup
Thick Japanese wheat-flour noodles in beef broth, fish cake, and green onions with your choice of shrimp tempura or teriyaki chicken.
Side Grandma Rosie's Potato Salad
Chamorro style potato salad with black olives, pimentos, eggs, mayonnaise, and a mixture of sweet dill relish.
House Salad
Mixed lettuce greens, daikon sprouts, and tomatoes topped with JJ's miso dressing, and sesame seeds.
Saimin Soup
Hawaiian style thin egg noodles in ramen broth with veggies, and fish cake with your choice of teriyaki beef, teriyaki chicken, chicken katsu, shrimp tempura, or spam.
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Salad
Jj's BBQ chicken. Served with mixed lettuce greens, daikon sprouts, and tomatoes topped with miso dressing, teriyaki sauce, and sesame seeds.
Grandma Rosie's Potato Salad
Chamorro style potato salad with black olives, pimentos, eggs, mayonnaise, and a mixture of sweet dill relish.

DA Rice Bowls
Hawaiian Garlic Shrimps
Garlic butter sauteed shrimp with lemon juice. Served with your choice of red rice or white rice.
Teriyaki Chicken Bowl
Marinated BBQ chicken topped with JJ's teriyaki sauce, and sesame seeds. Served with your choice of red rice or white rice.
Chicken Kelaguen Bowl
Chopped BBQ chicken with freshly squeezed lemon juice, freshly grated coconut, green onions, and crushed red peppers. Served with your choice of red rice or white rice.
Teriyaki Beef Bowl
Marinated sirloin beef grilled topped with JJ's teriyaki sauce, and sesame seeds. Served with your choice of red rice or white rice.
Chicken Katsu Curry
Seasoned fried chicken cutlet coated with crispy Japanese panko, and curry sauce with carrots, potatoes, bell peppers, and onions, topped with red ginger. Served with your choice of red rice or white rice.
Loco Moco
Grilled seasoned beef patty covered with a rich gravy, and topped with one over-easy egg. Served with your choice of red rice or white rice.
Combo Bowl
A combination of chicken, beef topped with JJ's teriyaki sauce, and sesame seeds. Served with your choice of red rice or white rice.
Chicken Katsudon
Seasoned fried chicken cutlet coated with crispy Japanese panko cooked in JJ's sweet ginger soy sauce, and onions topped with a scrambled egg, and red ginger. Served with your choice of red rice or white rice.
Kadun Pika Bowl
Chamorro spicy chicken adobo stew. Served with your choice of red rice or white rice.
Nui Big Loco Moco
Double beef patty, double egg, topped with gravy melted American cheese and sprinkled with extra crispy bacon. Served with your choice of red rice or white rice.
Shrimp Kadu Bowl
Traditional Chamorro shrimp stew consisting of rock shrimp, cooked in a lemon coconut milk broth. Served with your choice of red rice or white rice.

Our Specialties
Chamorro Combo
Uncle frank's pork ribs, and chicken kelaguen. Served with red rice, and grandma Rosie's potato salad. Served with your choice of red or white rice and potato, macaroni, house, or cucumber salad.
Hawaiian Combo
Huli chicken, and kalua pig. Served with white rice, and JJ's macaroni salad. Served with your choice of red or white rice and potato, macaroni, house, or cucumber salad.
Chicken Katsu
Seasoned fried chicken cutlet coated with crispy Japanese panko, and fried until golden brown. Served with JJ's special katsu sauce. Served with your choice of red or white rice and potato, macaroni, house, or cucumber salad.
Kalbi Ribs
Island-style marinated short ribs grilled to perfection. Served with your choice of red or white rice and potato, macaroni, house, or cucumber salad.
Chicken Kelaguen
Chopped BBQ chicken with freshly squeezed lemon juice, freshly grated coconut, green onions, and crushed red peppers. Served with your choice of red or white rice and potato, macaroni, house, or cucumber salad.
Huli Huli Chicken
Chicken leg quarter slow-cooked in JJ's sweet marinade, and lightly grilled. Served with your choice of red or white rice and potato, macaroni, house, or cucumber salad.
Chicken Karaage
Japanese style chicken pieces fried until crisp. Served with JJ's spicy chipotle sauce. Served with your choice of red or white rice and potato, macaroni, house, or cucumber salad.
Kalua Pig
Luau style shredded pork roasted until tender. Served with your choice of red or white rice and potato, macaroni, house, or cucumber salad.
Uncle Frank's Pork Ribs
Pork ribs marinated Chamorro style and cooked on a closed charcoal grill. Served with your choice of red or white rice and potato, macaroni, house, or cucumber salad.
Chicken Skewers
Marinated chicken skewers grilled, and topped with JJ's teriyaki sauce. Served with your choice of red or white rice and potato, macaroni, house, or cucumber salad.
Grilled Teriyaki Salmon
Seasoned Atlantic salmon filet topped with JJ's teriyaki sauce. Served with your choice of red or white rice and potato, macaroni, house, or cucumber salad.
Beef Skewers
Grilled marinated beef sirloin skewers. Served with your choice of red or white rice and potato, macaroni, house, or cucumber salad.
Sesame Chicken
Fried chicken cutlet coated with seasoned corn starch, a touch of sesame oil served with JJ's teriyaki sauce. Served with your choice of red or white rice and potato, macaroni, house, or cucumber salad.
Shrimp Kelaguen
Chopped tiger shrimp mixed with freshly squeezed lemon juice, freshly grated coconut, green onions, and crushed red peppers. Served with your choice of red or white rice and potato, macaroni, house, or cucumber salad.
Grilled Mahi Mahi
Grilled seasoned mahi-mahi filet. Served with your choice of red or white rice and potato, macaroni, house, or cucumber salad.
Beef Kelaguen
Pork, and salmon wrapped in taro, and tea leaves steamed. Served with your choice of red or white rice and potato, macaroni, house, or cucumber salad.

Kids Specialties
kids Teriyaki Chicken Bowl
Marinated BBQ chicken topped with JJ's teriyaki sauce, and sesame seeds. Served with your choice of red rice or white rice.
Kids Chicken Kelaguen
Chopped BBQ chicken with freshly squeezed lemon juice, freshly grated coconut, green onions, and crushed red peppers. Served with your choice of red or white rice and potato, macaroni, house, or cucumber salad.
Kids Chicken Katsu
Seasoned fried chicken cutlet coated with crispy Japanese panko, and fried until golden brown. Served with JJ's special katsu sauce. Served with your choice of red or white rice and potato, macaroni, house, or cucumber salad.
Kids Kalbi Ribs
Island-style marinated short ribs grilled to perfection. Served with your choice of red or white rice and potato, macaroni, house, or cucumber salad.
Kids Chicken Karaage
Japanese style chicken pieces fried until crisp. Served with JJ's spicy chipotle sauce. Served with your choice of red or white rice and potato, macaroni, house, or cucumber salad.
Kids Teriyaki Beef Bowl
Marinated sirloin beef grilled topped with JJ's teriyaki sauce, and sesame seeds. Served with your choice of red rice or white rice.
Kids Kalua Pig
Luau style shredded pork roasted until tender. Served with your choice of red or white rice and potato, macaroni, house, or cucumber salad.
Kids Grilled Teriyaki Salmon
Seasoned Atlantic salmon filet topped with JJ's teriyaki sauce. Served with your choice of red or white rice and potato, macaroni, house, or cucumber salad.
Kids Uncle Frank's Pork Ribs
Pork ribs marinated Chamorro style and cooked on a closed charcoal grill. Served with your choice of red or white rice and potato, macaroni, house, or cucumber salad.
Kids Grilled Mahi Mahi
Grilled seasoned mahi-mahi filet. Served with your choice of red or white rice and potato, macaroni, house, or cucumber salad.
Kids Sesame Chicken
Fried chicken cutlet coated with seasoned corn starch, a touch of sesame oil served with JJ's teriyaki sauce. Served with your choice of red or white rice and potato, macaroni, house, or cucumber salad.
Kids Chicken Kelaguen Bowl
Chopped BBQ chicken with freshly squeezed lemon juice, freshly grated coconut, green onions, and crushed red peppers. Served with your choice of red rice or white rice.
Kids Beef Skewers
Grilled marinated beef sirloin skewers. Served with your choice of red or white rice and potato, macaroni, house, or cucumber salad.

On da Side
Red Rice
Chicken Kelaguen
White Rice
Tortillas
Beef Kelaguen
Chips
Shrimp Kelaguen

Stir-Fried Noodles & Fried Rice
Yakisoba-Stir-Fried Noodles
Classic Japanese stir-fried noodles with carrots, onions, zucchini, and cabbage cooked with jj's sweet, and savory sauce.
Yakimeshi-Fried Rice
Japanese fried-rice with eggs, zucchini, carrots, and onions.

Sushi Starters
Poke
Seaweed, daikon sprouts, and cucumbers marinated in JJ's sesame ponzu sauce topped with sesame seeds, and your choice of ahi (tuna), nama sake (fresh salmon), or tako (octopus).
Garlic Edamame
Steamed soybeans sautéed in garlic, and ponzu.
Seafood Dynamite
A variety of fish, and crab with JJ's dynamite sauce and broiled. Served over a bed of rice topped off with eel sauce, sriracha sauce, avocado, and sesame seeds.
Edamame
Lightly salted steamed soybeans.
Chuka Salad
Seaweed, daikon sprouts, and cucumber marinated in JJ's sesame ponzu sauce topped with sesame seeds.
Seared Ahi Salad
House spring mix, daikon sprouts, and cucumbers marinated in soy sauce, and sesame oil, topped with seared ahi, sesame seeds, and miso dressing.
Baked NZ Green Mussels
New Zealand green-lipped mussels mixed with JJ's dynamite sauce, and crab topped with eel sauce, and sesame seeds.
Tuna-Octopus Salad
House spring mix, tuna, and octopus mixed with seaweed, daikon sprouts, and cucumbers marinated in JJ's sesame ponzu sauce topped with sesame seeds.

Sushi Burritos
Gadao Burrito
Crab, salmon skin, seared ahi, shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber, spring mix, sesame seeds, eel sauce, and spicy mayonnaise.
Poke Burrito
Ahi poke, tako poke, spicy tuna, avocado, cucumber, spring mix, spicy mayonnaise, and ponzu sauce.
Kaduku Burrito
Crab, Ebi, fresh salmon, tuna, yellowtail, avocado, dynamite sauce, spring mix, sesame seeds, and ponzu sauce (on the side).
Tao Tao Mona Burrito
Crab, seared salmon, smoked salmon, spicy scallops, avocado, cucumber, spring mix, sesame seeds, eel sauce, and spicy green sauce.

Hand Rolls
Spicy Tuna Hand Roll
Shrimp Tempura Hand Roll
Yellowtail Hand Roll
Salmon Skin Hand Roll
Eel Hand Roll
Crab Hand Roll
Spicy Scallop Hand Roll
Tuna Hand Roll
Fresh Salmon Hand Roll
Octopus Hand Roll

Sashimi & Nigiri
Nama Sake(Fresh Salmon) Sashimi
5Pcs Thin-Sliced Raw Fish
Hamachi(Yellowtail) Nigiri
2Pcs Thin-Sliced Fish Over Pressed Seasoned Rice
Sashimi Combo (9 pcs)
Thin-Sliced Raw Fish Maguro (3), nama sake (3), and hamachi (3).
Maguro(Tuna) Nigiri
2Pcs Thin-Sliced Fish Over Pressed Seasoned Rice
Nama Sake(Fresh Salmon) Nigiri
2Pcs Thin-Sliced Fish Over Pressed Seasoned Rice
Seared Ahi(Seared Tuna) Sashimi
5Pcs Thin-Sliced Raw Fish
Tako(Octopus) Nigiri
2Pcs Thin-Sliced Fish Over Pressed Seasoned Rice
Ebi(Shrimp) Sashimi
5Pcs Thin-Sliced Raw Fish
Unagi(Eel) Sashimi
5Pcs Thin-Sliced Raw Fish
Hamachi(Yellowtail)Sashimi
5Pcs Thin-Sliced Raw Fish
Tako(Octopus) Sashimi
5Pcs Thin-Sliced Raw Fish
Maguro(Tuna) Sashimi
5Pcs Thin-Sliced Raw Fish
Ebi(Shrimp) Nigiri
2Pcs Thin-Sliced Fish Over Pressed Seasoned Rice
Seared Ahi(Seared Tuna) Nigiri
2Pcs Thin-Sliced Fish Over Pressed Seasoned Rice
Unagi(Eel) Nigiri
2Pcs Thin-Sliced Fish Over Pressed Seasoned Rice

Extras
Dynamite Sauce
Spicy Green Sauge
Spicy Mayonnaise Sauce
Ponzu Sauce
Sriracha Sauce
Eel Sauce
Chipotle Sauce

Add-Ons
Serrano Peppers
Avocado
Jalapeno
Masago
Cream Cheese
Red Tobiko
Deep-Fried
Tempura Flakes

Island Style Sushi
Gumataotao Roll
Inside the roll shrimp tempura, crab, cucumber, cream cheese, and daikon sprouts. On top of the roll eel, and avocado, finished with eel sauce, and sesame seeds.
Tsunami Roll
(tempura-fried) inside the roll smoked salmon, crab, avocado, and cream cheese. On top of the roll spicy scallops, and crab mix finished with eel sauce, sriracha sauce, green onions, and sesame seeds.
Da Guam Bomb
(tempura-fried) inside the roll eel, smoked salmon, crab, cream cheese, and avocado. On top of the roll spicy scallop, and crab mix, finished with eel sauce, and sesame seeds.
Da Grunch Roll
Inside the roll shrimp tempura, crab, avocado, cucumber, and cream cheese. On top of the roll tempura flakes, finished with eel sauce, and sesame seeds.
Da Braddah Roll
Inside the roll spicy tuna, and cucumber. On top of the roll seared ahi, avocado, and tobiko, finished with ponzu sauce, and sesame seeds.
Kamikaze Roll
(tempura-fried) inside the roll eel, shrimp (Ebi), crab, and cream cheese. On top of the roll spicy crab, jalapeno, and cilantro, finished with chipotle sauce, eel sauce, and sesame seeds.
Hawaiian Roll
Inside the roll crab, tuna, Ebi, cucumber, cream cheese, and daikon sprouts. On top of the roll fresh salmon, and avocado, finished with ponzu sauce, and sesame seeds.
Tidal Wave Roll
Inside the roll spicy tuna, shrimp (Ebi), and cucumber. On top of the roll tuna, yellowtail, fresh salmon, and avocado finished with spicy crab, cilantro, and sesame seeds
Ahi Poke Roll
Inside the roll spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, cucumber, gobo, and daikon sprouts outside: avocado. On top of the roll tuna mixed with seaweed, marinated in JJ's sesame ponzu sauce, and sesame seeds.
671 Roll
Made with red rice inside the roll chicken kelaguen, and cucumber. On top of the roll seared ahi, and avocado finished with chipotle sauce, green onions, tortilla chips, and sesame seeds.
Southside Roll
Inside the roll crab, cream cheese, and cucumber. On top of the roll eel, and baked snapper, finished with eel sauce, and sesame seeds.
Che'lu Sushi
Inside the roll crab, avocado, and cucumber. On top of the roll more avocado, and more crab, finished with sesame seeds.
Pizza Roll
Inside the roll smoked salmon, crab, and avocado. On top of the roll dynamite sauce, broiled, finished with eel sauce, and sesame seeds.
Volcano Roll
Inside the roll smoked salmon, crab, and avocado outside the roll wrapped with snapper. On top of the roll spicy mayo, broiled, finished with eel sauce, Benito flakes, and sesame seeds.
Chipotle Roll
Inside the roll smoked salmon, and crab. On top of the roll chipotle sauce, and chunks of snapper, broiled, finished with diced avocado, cilantro, eel sauce, and sesame seeds.

Local Rolls
California Roll
Crab, cucumber, and avocado.
Spicy Tuna Roll
Spicy tuna, and cucumber.
Philadelphia Roll
Smoked salmon, cream cheese, and cucumber.
Rainbow Roll
Inside the roll crab, and cucumber. On top of the roll tuna, yellowtail, fresh salmon, Ebi, avocado, and sesame seeds.
619 Roll
Inside the roll California roll. On top of the roll spicy scallop with crab mix, green onions, and sriracha sauce.
Veggie Roll
Cucumber, avocado, daikon sprouts, and seasonal veggies.
Spicy Crab Roll
Spicy crab, and cucumber.
Spicy Scallop Roll
Spicy scallop with crab mix, and cucumber.
Soft Shell Crab Roll (5 pcs)
Inside the roll tempura-fried soft shell crab, avocado, cucumber, and daikon sprouts. On top of the roll soy paper, and masago, finished with eel sauce.
Caterpillar Roll
Inside the roll eel, crab, and cucumber. On top of the roll avocado, and eel sauce.
Shrimp Tempura Roll (5 pcs)
Inside the roll shrimp tempura, crab, cucumber, avocado, and daikon sprouts. On top of the roll soy paper, finished with eel sauce.
Eel Roll
Inside the roll crab, and cucumber. On top of the roll eel, and avocado finished with eel sauce.
Seared Ahi Roll
Inside the roll crab, cucumber, and daikon sprouts. On top of the roll seared ahi, and avocado finished with ponzu sauce.
Salmon Skin Roll
Inside the roll salmon skin, cucumber, gobo, and daikon sprouts. On top of the roll, Benito flakes finished with ponzu sauce.

Beverages
Aloha Drinks
Soft Drinks
Pepsi Products 16oz To Go Cup
Hot Tea
Hot Coffee

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Recent Reviews

JJ’s Island Grindz in Bonita brings a vibrant island atmosphere right to the San Diego area, blending Guamanian, Hawaiian, Japanese, and Pacific flavors in a warm, laid-back setting. The friendly staff and tiki-accented décor create a welcoming vibe, and the enclosed patio—often paired with live music or DJ nights—makes it feel like a casual backyard celebration.

The menu is a feast of tropical comfort foods: standout items include tangy chicken kelaguen...
July 2025
Aloha! Taste of HAWAII & the islands, in Bonita.
Food: Authentic Hawaiian flavor, beautifully prepared & displayed.
Portions right on for the price.

Service with Aloha!

Can wait to go back!
Highly recommend.

Wheelchair accessibility: We do monthly cuttings with a couple of disabled friends. We are glad to have found JJ's
Cause we drive far to accommodate our group.
JJ's...
November 2024
I really love the food, especially the ribs. It's worth spending and the best. I'm from Las Vegas, and I hope JJ'S can branch out in Vegas.
Keep up JJ's!
October 2024

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JJ’s Island Grindz

4154 Bonita Rd, Bonita, CA 91902
(619) 773-6644