Hawaiian Restaurants near Orange, CA

“The place is small but don't let that fool you! The menu is huge. The portions are so big they use tape to help keep containers closed. The flavor.....UNMATCHED, Island Beef Ribs and Poke is what we got and both were amazing.
Poke is just as if you were in the island! Amazingly good, they sell out fast so get there early. Sure there's other Poke places around but they are so artificial and processed like store bought Poke.

The staff is so friendly! They're helpful if you have questions and is always with a smile! Love them.
10 stars out of 5“

“Good food and aloha. Meal was served hot with Hawaiian seasoning. Macaroni salad is served island style and friendly staff . Highly recommend dessert too!“

“The food is absolutely so fresh and delicious!“

“The best healthy fast food out there, really tastes like a home cooked meal, and it doesn't make you feel bad afterwards. They offer plates with chicken breast (white meat). Highly recommend, and honestly this place will be my go to for take out from now on.“

“Came in for takeout yesterday and we were pleasantly impressed! We ordered: 2 bowls with scallops, albacore, spicy tuna and yellowtail. Of the other local poke places, we’ve never had yellowtail be offered. The fish and toppings all tasted so fresh…It was also so nice that on one of the bowls he mixed it all together vs, trying to mix it in the car and risk losing some very important pieces. So, we’re so happy to have found a new local poke spot! Thank you!“

“Ordered several trays off their catering menu for a small birthday luau. The food was fresh and good quality. The portions were beyond what I was expecting. All the guests raved about the flavor and kept going back for more. Regardless of the price I highly recommend using this place for any party needs. Highly Satisfied.“

“I've been coming here for the past two years since returning to school nearby. For the price, the poke bowls are definitely worth it—the portions are generous and satisfying.
The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because the rice isn't always consistent. Being Asian, I definitely know my rice! 😂 Other than that, it's in a convenient location, the service is usually fast, and it's been one of my go-to spots.“

“The food is an upgrade from Ono Hawaiian BBQ. Treat yourself American! Shootz!“

“Best chicken dish in town! Onolicious 😋😋😋“

“Food was fresh. Staff was friendly“

“Poke Island is our favorite go to place for poke as they are clean, fresh, fast service. A bonus is they also have boba milk and fruit teas.“

“Came when it wasn't busy. Shared a large poke bowl between the 2 of us which was plenty of food. We ordered salmon, tuna, albacore, and tempura shrimp as our proteins and liked that they offered seaweed salad, mango, mandarin, tamago, edamame, ginger, smelt egg as toppings.
It was a little warm when we stayed indoors to eat. They also had outdoor seating.“

“Best Poke in OC! Fresh, generous portions, great variety of toppings, delicious!“

“This place is outstanding!! We got dinner here and didnt know what to expect. It was fire! Way better then expected. Unique and fresh take.“

“The food is really good prices did go up and I noticed the plates are smaller! Service is good very nice helpful people! I have never had an issue with my orders. The atmosphere is calm I was able to have a conversation while enjoying my food!“

“Great food and the ladies working behind the counter are super friendly.“

“Great experience. I received some food from a friend and was told about how nice the employees were from Zach, Crystal, and Ken.

I heard about how there was a company loyalty program and the food itself was 44g of protein. Will stop by here again! 👍“

“Delicious. I come here once a week for my fix. Food is always fresh, music is always good, and the service is great. I can’t think of another Poki place in HB that is as delicious as here. Will continue coming here as long as I can“

“First time ordering Poki bowl so I wasn’t sure what to expect. There is a build your own bowl menu card that you fill out. I had some questions and the chef was very helpful, he answered all my questions and I asked for some suggestions, he was spot on. I also ordered a cooked salmon dish. He was very friendly very helpful and the food was DELICIOUS ! And so very yummy! 😋 I will be back“

“Authentic Hawaiian plate lunch!“

“great Poke. And u can put on your own toppings after your bowl is made as well.“

“Great service, My friends and I come from Germany, and our English is so so, most of this I had to use Google Translate. However, there was a kind young lady who was able to help us in German with a name something along the lines of Jessi, and she was very helpful, especially for my friends who can't really speak English well. So I wanted to give credit, and the food was great.“

“Your Hawaiian Veggie Bowl with tofu was tasty“

“Love Love the food and service. Especially the food ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹“

“Visited this place for the first time the other day. We will definitely be going back sometime soon!! The staff were beyond helpful and very sweet with my daughter too. 😊“

“My family has loved this restaurant for decades. I plan my family trips around when we can stop at matiki’s all their food is good but their teriyaki steak is unlike anybody else’s. ❤❤ I get the steak plate with spam musubi on the side 10/10 recommend!“

“sooooo good!“

“Absolute worst Hawaiian food on earth 45 minutes I waited for my order and I went through the drive-through“

“Best poke ever!!!“

“Delicious bbq Hawaiian style chicken with rice and macaroni salad 😋“

“What an enjoyable meal! From start to finish, everything went smoothly. The team was welcoming and attentive, making sure we had a great dining experience. The food was absolutely delicious, and it was clear that high-quality ingredients were used. I also liked the balance between casual and elegant in the restaurant’s design—it felt both comfortable and stylish. This is a spot I’d recommend for families, friends, or even a solo meal. I’ll definitely be coming back.“

“The food was authentic Hawaiian and delicious!😋 The Char Siu pork and fried rice was so tasty and my husband loved the Komai breakfast too! 👍 Even with Covid restrictions, the staff were very friendly and efficient! 💙“

“Great Hawaiian food from a small chain started on the island“

“I am from out of town i am here visiting my sister in the hospital. I was looking for a good teryaki plate for my wife and I. I read reviews and I decided to try hi bbq. The customer service was great,the price was good and the food was excellent. The ginger dressing was tangy and really good for the salad. The chicken and steak was flavorful and the macaroni salad was really good. Until my sister comes home this will be the place we will go to. If you are looking for really good food at a good price I highly recommend hi bbq. Also the staff was really nice and the place is very comfortable.“

“Great food. Bacon fried rice is excellent!“

“The food was delicious, fresh and seasoned well at perfect temperature. The price was reasonable with the hearty portions served. The restaurant was Very clean and staff extremely friendly. My 2nd time there in a month. I'll definitely be back!“

“I give 5 stars for this restaurant from the Deliamar shop with support and respect Great food and great service.“

“You will not find many places that serve Hawaiian BBQ in this amount. When you can't close the lid unless you eat a sizeable portion to it or rubber band the container down, you know it's gonna be great. I usually get the chicken Katsu with the BBQ beef. If I didn't have a high BP I would of got double Mac salad. It is always a pleasure going to a spot that does it right.“

“Love going to this place. Great food. Almost what you get in Hawaii. I got the Kalbi ribs which comes with rice and macaroni salad. It was delicious. I’d suggest you go try this place out.“

“Absolutely outstanding service. We walked in right before closing, totally wiped from work, and the two women working there were so warm, welcoming, and attentive. They made us feel like welcome guests instead of late customers. Fast, friendly, and genuinely caring service. We’ll definitely be back.“

“While I was impressed by the portions for the price I was not impressed with a few things. Ordered a plate via the uber eats deal and it had a lot of promise. The portions as mentioned before were enormous and made me very happy, the quality of my katsu and rice were exceptional compared to the area but a few things were out of place. For starters the musubis shouldn't force you to get 2 I could see a two musubi combo with a drink for what I paid for (7 and change) but not having a single option for people who want to have one on its own is disappointing. Another thing I didn't agree with was the price of the mini plates which I probably would've gotten had they not been 14 and change (the price of a regular plate at other places). Minis should reflect the value proposition they aim to accommodate not be the same price of plates elsewhere. Also they for whatever reason while gave a lot of sauce had little to no substance. As someone who grew up on this I need the consistency and flavor that is standard and this was watered down and less concentrated as what I remember. If they made it thicker I'd get it I'd rather have 1 good one than 2 meh ones at best. Overall while I would try again I am a little taken aback by their way of doing things.

I'm conflicted about this process refine cause some stuff is done quite well and others very wrong. For example the prices and menu are close if not more expansive than others in the area but the food execution is a mixed bag at best musubis at best are thin and very lacking in sauce and nori quality. The mix plate and katsu are of varying levels of thickness sauce lacks consistency and food is either dry or bland in my 4 visits. I will give it that their service and speed is exceptional but the food has to back it up and it does and doesn't at the same time.“