Waikiki Hawaiian BBQ

9935 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito
(510) 558-6928

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Bert Wong

This is the definition of a hole-in-the-wall place. The decor is bare bones, the place is old, but what they lack in atmosphere, they more than make up for in deliciousness.

I've been here a couple times and the food is consistently good. Always made fresh and pretty quick.

The food is fantastic and affordable. Not sure what else you'd want.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spam Musubi, BBQ Chicken, Mac Salad

Joe Higgins

Economical comfort food.

Antonio H

Great atmosphere feels like hawaii.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Loco Moco Mini, BBQ Chicken Mini Plate, Ribs, Teriyaki Chicken, BBQ, Mini Teriyaki Beef Ribs, BBQ Chicken

cenise

Customer service was amazing and the food was just as good. I got the chicken katsu and the portion size was huge for a good price. It can with a big amount of sauce and the chicken was beautifully crispy. Definitely exceeded my expectations and will be coming back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

naenae lee

It’s my first time here. The service was great, and the food was delicious. Especially the BBQ Chicken, it’s so flavorful! Would definitely come back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: BBQ, BBQ Chicken, Mac Salad

Marty West

My first visit. Above average Hawaiian BBQ dishes. Extensive menu. I has combo with fried fish, fried shrimp and chicken katsu. Excellent mac salad. Reasonable prices for large servings. I'll be back.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Macaroni Salad, Chicken Katsu, Seafood, Mac Salad

Nico Gris

Bomb local food. Chicken Katsu, Spam Musibi and Teriyaki steak for the win

Parking: Parking Lot in the back is the way to go

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Chicken Katsu, Loco Moco Mini, Spam Musubi, Teriyaki Chicken, Beef, BBQ, Waikiki BBQ Mix Plate, BBQ Chicken

Hazey Baby

I normally go to the Concord location and get the same garlic shrimp dish, but the Concord location is better... this one was disappointing ?

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4

David Wilhite

This food will fill that empty spot in your soul at the time when you need it most ? So many faves up and down the menu for when you're hankering for that something different, delicious, and filling. Ngl, their burgers are basically better than those foo foo $12+ "gourmet" burgers across the street or any fast food up the block (except Al's). A regular staple in my monthly rotation ??

Food: 5

Nicole A.

Best authentic Loco Moco i have had outside of Hawaii. Hands down the best Mac salad I always get extra to take home. The gravy is perfect, egg is always cooked to perfection and again the Mac salad is top tier.They have a half order “mini” or a full order. The full comes with 2 patties and 2 eggs. Both are great options.Parking lot around the back makes parking easy.Absolutely delicious. I crave loco mocos from here often. Hits the spot every time!Come support this local gem ♥️

Parking: Parking lot around back if you can’t find parking on the street.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Loco Moco Mini, Mac Salad, Macaroni Salad

Nicole Atilano

Best authentic Loco Moco i have had outside of Hawaii. Hands down the best Mac salad I always get extra to take home. The gravy is perfect, egg is always cooked to perfection and again the Mac salad is top tier.They have a half order “mini” or a full order. The full comes with 2 patties and 2 eggs. Both are great options.Parking lot around the back makes parking easy.Absolutely delicious. I crave loco mocos from here often. Hits the spot every time!Come support this local gem ♥️

Parking: Parking lot around back if you can’t find parking on the street.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Loco Moco Mini, Mac Salad, Macaroni Salad

B W

Very delicious ????

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Loco Moco Mini, Mac Salad, Curry Beef Stew

RICO LEVITT

Me and my girlfriend came here on a Friday afternoon super hungry, here’s what we thought of this wonderful place :)

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MY REVIEW:
This place is amazing. If you’re in the area looking for something yummy to eat at a great price, you absolutely need to stop in and grab something here.

I got the beef curry, oh my god- it couldn’t have been better. The beef was SO SO tender, the curry was exploding with flavor, it comes with rice and macaroni salad- both of which were wonderful. The portions were extremely generous. That meal came out to less than $15 and was beyond worth, I will be putting this on my list and definitely coming back.
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MY GIRLFRIENDS REVIEW:

So so so so delicious this is the best Hawaiian food I’ve ever had. Very authentic you can tell they put a lot into their recipes. the food was prepared quickly and was hot upon arrival.

The gravy they put on my food was so delicious and made everything come together, and I was able to get a side of kimchi which I loved! Definitely will be coming back to try the masubi as they had many yummy options of different types. 10/10

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Loco Moco Mini, Curry Beef Stew

RICO PAID!!

Me and my girlfriend came here on a Friday afternoon super hungry, here’s what we thought of this wonderful place :)——MY REVIEW:This place is amazing. If you’re in the area looking for something yummy to eat at a great price, you absolutely need to stop in and grab something here.I got the beef curry, oh my god- it couldn’t have been better. The beef was SO SO tender, the curry was exploding with flavor, it comes with rice and macaroni salad- both of which were wonderful. The portions were extremely generous. That meal came out to less than $15 and was beyond worth, I will be putting this on my list and definitely coming back.——MY GIRLFRIENDS REVIEW:So so so so delicious this is the best Hawaiian food I’ve ever had. Very authentic you can tell they put a lot into their recipes. the food was prepared quickly and was hot upon arrival.The gravy they put on my food was so delicious and made everything come together, and I was able to get a side of kimchi which I loved! Definitely will be coming back to try the masubi as they had many yummy options of different types. 10/10

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Loco Moco Mini, Curry Beef Stew

Marc Nash

Very nice place with good hawaiian style food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Katsu, Spam Musubi, Macaroni Salad, Teriyaki Pork, Kalua Pork, Teriyaki Chicken, BBQ, Waikiki BBQ Mix Plate, BBQ Chicken

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