DQ Hawaiian BBQ & Chicken

Omg so good!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fast food spot for HBBQ. Big menu and good selection of Hawaiian style soft drinks. Location is cozy (a bit warm from the open kitchen) and staff is attentive. My order was the bbq mix. The marinade for the beef was a bit overpowering. The savoriness and sweetness are competing rather than complimentary but the flavors are definitely strong. Portions were quite generous. Very big menu, would return to try more items.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

It's you like Honu or L&L like I do, don't go here.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3 out of 5 stars)
As an island girl born and raised in Hawaiʻi, my first impression walking into DQ Hawaiian Barbecue was that the décor had a bit of a “Party City” feel. It’s now clear to me that this is more of a Hawaiian fast food style spot—similar to your average L&L Hawaiian Barbecue—rather than authentic Hawaiian cuisine.

The food itself wasn’t bad. The Spam musubi was good, the teriyaki chicken tasted like a typical teriyaki but did not “look” appealing, and the rice was excellent. The macaroni salad, however, was a bit too wet for my liking. They do carry the full lineup of Hawaiian Sun drinks, which is always a nice touch.

From my perspective, this isn’t the authentic Hawaiian food I grew up with, and it saddens me that for many people, this is the only version of “Hawaiian food” they’ll know. But if you’ve never had true local-style Hawaiian cooking, you’d probably enjoy it here—it’s flavorful, filling, and not a bad option if you’re craving something close. Personally, I likely won’t return, but I can see the appeal for others.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 3

Best hawaiian bbq I’ve had out here! Big portions for the price, good flavor

The chicken katsu was my favorite. It's all good and the girl working here was really nice

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Terrible customer service. I’ve been to many Hawaiian Places and it’s never a problem for them to cut the BBQ Chicken for me. I ask all the time. Funny enough, last time I was here I asked for my chicken cut and they didn’t have a problem. I call today and ask and they say “We can provide you with a knife and you can cut the chicken yourself.” Extremely rude. Funny how businesses want your money but get an attitude when you have a simple request.

Cook needs a hair net.

Couple of things upfront. I wanted to and did, support an AAPI locally owned business, instead of the corporate businesses next door. I liked the simple design of interior and it was cool on a 91F degree day. The younger lady explained what the differences between the healthy plate and the normal mixed BBQ plate are.

I ordered the mixed BBQ healthy plate. I was charged the incorrect amount for it. I knew it right away. They didn’t give me a normal receipt, only a receipt for me to sign with tip and total lines. I had to ask separately for a priced and itemized receipt. Mentioning the price difference for what I ordered, I was not assisted in any way. Unfortunately, the first receipt with no itemization or line item priced amount, added insult to injury.

I ordered it for stay so I could enjoy the atmosphere. Having been to Hawaii and many Hawaiian fast casual restaurants over the years, I was surprised that there was no music playing. It would have been cool to hear some Hawaiian music, like at other Hawaiian fast casual restaurants.

The interior is clean and the food came out hot. My to stay meal was brought to my table in a takeout bag. I took out my clear plastic container from the plastic bag and tried the brown rice first. I liked how fluffy it was. I ordered the salad with no sauce. It was clean with large slices of cucumber,

The mixed BBQ meats were hot. I appreciate hot food a lot. The Korean ribs were cooked well, the beef cooked to my liking and the chicken had a nice marinade.

I would like to come back, but the pricing and receipt things unfortunately turned me off to the overall experience. Hopefully they fix these pricing and customer services issues soon.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

First time coming, oreded the chicken katsu curry w/ gravy, generous amount of chicken no skimping, rice & macaroni salad only got one sauce but everything else 12/10

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

My husband and I love Hawaiian bbq, so when we seen this new spot open up we had to try! We ordered to go and it was hot, fresh and so good! DQ is our new favorite!

Food: 5

🔥 Good food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My wife and I ordered their half and half BBQ plate (Kalua Pork and Chicken) and Chicken Katsu plate.

Let me tell you, the BBQ chicken was so good, clean, juicy & delicious. And the Kalua pork had such a delicious smokey taste and was so juicy.

Also their Chicken Katsu was cooked just right. Crispy & Juicy with their katsu sauce. Let's not forget their rice and mac salad lol.

We will DEFINITELY be back for more!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

I just found this spot a few months back. It was great. I liked their Loco Moco and Musubi. I was going to get some for lunch today, but found out when I got there that they were no longer in business and the location is becoming an Adalberto's.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Hella cold inside but the food is so good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5