New good experience but don’t like to repeat it again
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Maxwell Myers
Such a good BBQ beef plate! It's expensive, around $18, but it's a good amount of meat and will definitely fill you up.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hawaiian BBQ Beef
Jason Hooper
The Hawaiian BBQ bowl was quite tasty. Honestly, it's a great deal for the amount of food and chicken that you get. It was well sauced, I didn't have to add any additional teriyaki or BBQ sauce. The chicken was well cooked and the portions were large for the price that you pay. We only got the bowls though so I can't comment on anything else.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: BBQ Chicken, Hawaiian BBQ
Alan Nozaki
Tasty food at a reasonable price. BBQ (Teriyaki) Beef has better flavor and tenderness than most places. Good sized portions, enough to share.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Kmarie H.
I'm new to the area because of work, so of course, I had to make my way around town. I pulled up for lunch, super chill vibes. The wait wasn't long 10 minutes at best, and I ordered the Hawaiian BBQ mix. Highly recommend and was impressed with the food portions. The meat was grilled to my liking and was tender for enjoyment. Everything was cooked and plated with attention. I don't get paid for food content reviews, so you'll have to pull up and indulge in your experience. As always, don't be after to create new foodie experiences. Enjoy food and keep moving forward.
Ethan N.
11/9 Ambulance Anthology #12Taste - 8.5Value - 7Portability - 9Meal break in Fountain Valley, needed something that would last me at least through lunch and dinner (linner? dunch? You tell me). Ordered the Hawaiian Barbecue mix plate with 1 scoop of rice subbed for mac for just under $19.Maui Hawaiian BBQ is on par with some of the bigger chains but at a slightly higher price point for similar portion sizes. Interior isn't the cleanest and staff is more focused on efficiency than welcoming atmosphere. All of my protein was cooked well, mac salad was definitely more mayo-heavy, rice was good rice. More notably, I think I got like 4 full barbecue chicken thighs which was a nice surprise. Came out in around 10-15ish minutes and served its purpose. Might come back, if only out of necessity.
Jiveslahms Now
The cashier kept cutting us off and giving general answers. When I asked about how big is the burger, she said, "normal".The fried taste like they were reheated in oven. Burger tasted like Costco patties, and the fried shrimp was bland, and you could taste the batter. No taste of shrimp. Sorry to leave such a rough review. Hopefully, quality improves soon.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Spam Musubi
E E.
Just finished my meal and wow everything was sooooo GOOD! I got the orange chicken, BBQ chicken/beef/ribs and they are generous portions so it fed all of us. Young lady at the front was super friendly too. Would come back! Thanks!!!!
Lisa J.
Popped in to see what they had. Not familiar with Hawaiian bbq so got a cheeseburger and fries. The burger was delicious!!!! The fries were average but they definitely hit the bullseye with that burger!!!
Roselia G.
This restaurant is in the parking lot of the Costco by the Starbucks. All of the meats are delicious and flavorful. The best plate to order is the Hawaiian BBQ Mix, which comes with short ribs, beef & chicken, along with rice and mac salad. This plate is huge and definitely shareable. You'll probably even have some left overs. These meals go best with one of the Hawaiian Sun drinks. They have a few really good flavors available; my favorite being the Strawberry Guava Nectar. And prices are totally fair for the portions you get. This isn't even the closest Hawaiian BBQ spot to me, but it's my go to for the craving.
The food was okay. Most plates are near 20 dollars. But you do get alot of food. I do think there are better tasting Hawaiian places. My biggest problem was the rude staff. The girl at the counter seemed annoyed and never smiled. We asked for one cup to put hot sauce in and she refused. The rest of the staff was not friendly either or never smiled once. I'll never come here again. Bad experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
RichRoland Stromberg
The best Hawaiian food in Orange County. Not only was the food delicious the staff was friendly and welcoming. They went above and beyond to help with our party to serve 160 people. The quality was above par! This restaurant was nothing short of extraordinary. The outstanding food, coupled with the exceptional customer service, created a truly unforgettable experience. I would highly recommend this establishment to anyone seeking a remarkable dining experience where culinary excellence and top-notch service are at the forefront.Vegetarian options: Veggie noodles
I really wanted some katsu curry and this hole in the wall place really delivered!They are so generous with the portions. I got twice as much katsu as I have at other Hawaiian restaurants. And it was perfectly crispy and delicious.I hope I have another chance to try their other dishes in the future.
Mike apodaca
Very clean inside the girl was very polite and had a smile on her face all in all very good and would come back soon
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Chicken
Gary G.
Young (manager) and Han are da bes! Been here a couple times now and their grinds are one of the best hale ku'ai (store/restaurant) in the area. Found this gem one day before a meeting in the immediate area. Met Young during my 1st visit. We had a good time talking and trying to get him over to the Aloha Fair (at Stark and Beach Bl) we need some island style grindsI've been here a few times and still haven't been disappointed. Next I must have the lau lau, the test,To see how ono Maui BBQ really is, stand by!
New good experience but don’t like to repeat it again
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Such a good BBQ beef plate! It's expensive, around $18, but it's a good amount of meat and will definitely fill you up.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hawaiian BBQ Beef
The Hawaiian BBQ bowl was quite tasty. Honestly, it's a great deal for the amount of food and chicken that you get. It was well sauced, I didn't have to add any additional teriyaki or BBQ sauce. The chicken was well cooked and the portions were large for the price that you pay. We only got the bowls though so I can't comment on anything else.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: BBQ Chicken, Hawaiian BBQ
Tasty food at a reasonable price. BBQ (Teriyaki) Beef has better flavor and tenderness than most places. Good sized portions, enough to share.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
I'm new to the area because of work, so of course, I had to make my way around town. I pulled up for lunch, super chill vibes. The wait wasn't long 10 minutes at best, and I ordered the Hawaiian BBQ mix. Highly recommend and was impressed with the food portions. The meat was grilled to my liking and was tender for enjoyment. Everything was cooked and plated with attention. I don't get paid for food content reviews, so you'll have to pull up and indulge in your experience. As always, don't be after to create new foodie experiences. Enjoy food and keep moving forward.
11/9 Ambulance Anthology #12Taste - 8.5Value - 7Portability - 9Meal break in Fountain Valley, needed something that would last me at least through lunch and dinner (linner? dunch? You tell me). Ordered the Hawaiian Barbecue mix plate with 1 scoop of rice subbed for mac for just under $19.Maui Hawaiian BBQ is on par with some of the bigger chains but at a slightly higher price point for similar portion sizes. Interior isn't the cleanest and staff is more focused on efficiency than welcoming atmosphere. All of my protein was cooked well, mac salad was definitely more mayo-heavy, rice was good rice. More notably, I think I got like 4 full barbecue chicken thighs which was a nice surprise. Came out in around 10-15ish minutes and served its purpose. Might come back, if only out of necessity.
The cashier kept cutting us off and giving general answers. When I asked about how big is the burger, she said, "normal".The fried taste like they were reheated in oven. Burger tasted like Costco patties, and the fried shrimp was bland, and you could taste the batter. No taste of shrimp. Sorry to leave such a rough review. Hopefully, quality improves soon.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Spam Musubi
Just finished my meal and wow everything was sooooo GOOD! I got the orange chicken, BBQ chicken/beef/ribs and they are generous portions so it fed all of us. Young lady at the front was super friendly too. Would come back! Thanks!!!!
Popped in to see what they had. Not familiar with Hawaiian bbq so got a cheeseburger and fries. The burger was delicious!!!! The fries were average but they definitely hit the bullseye with that burger!!!
This restaurant is in the parking lot of the Costco by the Starbucks. All of the meats are delicious and flavorful. The best plate to order is the Hawaiian BBQ Mix, which comes with short ribs, beef & chicken, along with rice and mac salad. This plate is huge and definitely shareable. You'll probably even have some left overs. These meals go best with one of the Hawaiian Sun drinks. They have a few really good flavors available; my favorite being the Strawberry Guava Nectar. And prices are totally fair for the portions you get. This isn't even the closest Hawaiian BBQ spot to me, but it's my go to for the craving.
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The food was okay. Most plates are near 20 dollars. But you do get alot of food. I do think there are better tasting Hawaiian places. My biggest problem was the rude staff. The girl at the counter seemed annoyed and never smiled. We asked for one cup to put hot sauce in and she refused. The rest of the staff was not friendly either or never smiled once. I'll never come here again. Bad experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
The best Hawaiian food in Orange County. Not only was the food delicious the staff was friendly and welcoming. They went above and beyond to help with our party to serve 160 people. The quality was above par! This restaurant was nothing short of extraordinary. The outstanding food, coupled with the exceptional customer service, created a truly unforgettable experience. I would highly recommend this establishment to anyone seeking a remarkable dining experience where culinary excellence and top-notch service are at the forefront.Vegetarian options: Veggie noodles
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spam Musubi, Hawaiian BBQ Mix, BBQ, BBQ Chicken, Hawaiian BBQ, Macaroni Salad
I really wanted some katsu curry and this hole in the wall place really delivered!They are so generous with the portions. I got twice as much katsu as I have at other Hawaiian restaurants. And it was perfectly crispy and delicious.I hope I have another chance to try their other dishes in the future.
Very clean inside the girl was very polite and had a smile on her face all in all very good and would come back soon
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ Chicken
Young (manager) and Han are da bes! Been here a couple times now and their grinds are one of the best hale ku'ai (store/restaurant) in the area. Found this gem one day before a meeting in the immediate area. Met Young during my 1st visit. We had a good time talking and trying to get him over to the Aloha Fair (at Stark and Beach Bl) we need some island style grindsI've been here a few times and still haven't been disappointed. Next I must have the lau lau, the test,To see how ono Maui BBQ really is, stand by!