iLava Hawaiian Barbecue

1446 High St, Oakland
(510) 261-9888

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Johnny Herr

Hawaiian Barbecue is hard to compare to what's found on the islands, but wow, did iLava Hawaiian Barbecue blow me away. Food was ready for pickup and still hot! We did the family meal:
-Galbi short ribs: flavorful with good char, meaty and good rendered fat
-Kalua pork: juicy, smoky and not overly salty
-Teriyaki chicken: also juicy and hella flavorful
-Mac Salad: creamy and well balanced
-Crab Ragoon: has good ratio of crab to cream cheese
-Garlic Shrimp Plate: brought me back to the North Shore of Oahu with that Kahuku flavor

DEF RECOMMENDED! FLAVORS AND PORTIONS ARE WORTH IT

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sakiya Gallon

Food is always on point! I love bringing my non-cali friends here to introduce them to Hawaiian BBQ.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Karyn Kennedy

Ordered delivery from here - the chicken combo, bbq chicken musubi, spring rolls, and garlic shrimp - and everything was delicious. Generous portions of protein too. Great choice

Food: 5

Recommended dishes: Garlic Shrimp

Ronier Guadamuz

Good food

Food: 5

Melba Habana

Vegetarian options: They offer full salad, side salad and if you want salad with protein, they have teriyaki chicken salad, salmon salad, and more. They also offer vegetables as one of the side dishes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Aloha BBQ Mix, Garlic Shrimp & BBQ Beef, Garlic Shrimp, Teriyaki Salmon, Chicken Combo

BONGULTO Guia Mae V.

Vegetarian options: They offer full salads, side salads, and, if you want a salad with protein, they have teriyaki chicken salad, salmon salad, and more. They also offer vegetables as one of the side dishes.

Kid-friendliness: They offer kids’ meals, such as a rice bowl and mini meals with your choice of protein. Also, they offer child-friendly seating that is accessible for little ones.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Aloha BBQ Mix, Garlic Shrimp & BBQ Beef, Teriyaki Salmon, Chicken Combo

Jeremy Smith

That was a pleasant surprise! Passing through town and selected this place on its rating and name and wow! The wife had the teriyaki chicken and decided not to add any sauce....it was that good! I had the BBQ beef and, yep, happy food coma time! They each came with rice, steamed veggies and mac salad. My wife said she wants to come here for her birthday and, if we lived anywhere near here, we'd more than make that happen! Thanks for the good eats!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Caserra S

There was a hair in my food

Camila Serrano

There was a hair in my food

Mikal Oliver

Always right the first time.

Parking: Chicken Teriyaki bowl $12. And you're full. That simple!!

Kid-friendliness: Yes

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: R2 Teriyaki Beef Rice Bowl

Theboi 408

Way over priced for two spam musabi

Lucy M

Delicious food. Scary location.

Adam Anonymous

I am a trucker, tried this place on a reco from a guy at Home Depot while making a delivery. Place has very similar menu to "Hawaiian Bros," if you've ever heard of them, but I digress... Ordered via Uber Eats, food arrived swiftly and HOT. Portions were plentiful and DELICIOUS! Got the Hawaiian BBQ as well as Lau Lau and Kahlua Pork for later. Would HIGHLY recommend, will be back if I'm in the Bay Area again.

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: BP6 Kalua Pork, A2 BBQ Chicken Musubi, BP4 Hawaiian BBQ Beef

Felix Jensen

This is a little gem tucked away on high Street. The musubi is delicious! And the Moco Loco is HUGE! I've been twice and they are always so fast. The portions are great and their Katsu sauce is a dream! Definitely worth checking out.

Wheelchair accessibility: Big open space which is easy to maneuver in. Tables are low enough to get to, but the counter is a little too high.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Curry Chicken Katsu, BP1 Loco Moco, Teriyaki Chicken, BBQ Chicken

Andrei Pettway

The lady at the counter pretending she doesn't speak English missed me, because I asked for extra salad.Just mean! Bad energy ?

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 1

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