50 Best Barbeque Restaurants in Honolulu

“Delicious! I will be back! Mahalo“

“Simple, shareable, strongly spiced food, reasonably priced but will make you want to drink. Cozy, maybe 10 tables total. Bonus points for being open late but that will mean rowdy tables. Party room next door overwhelms the ambiance with skull-numbing, throbbing bass. Limited parking.“

“When I was growing up, going to school across the street at Aliamanu, they only had Pioneer Chicken at that corner of the Shopping Center. Several years later, after Pioneer Chicken was no more, I was pleased to discover this new Korean BBQ place that opened up there.“

“Love this place Foods great Great service Awesome“

“This is a great place for grill, the meat served is high quality. It is a small place so get there early to beat the crowed. I highly recommend the cow tongue and the skirt steak. The tongue is sliced thing and is very tender. The sampler plater is a good choice to get several different cuts.
A good price for such high quality meat.“

“Delicious! I will be back! Mahalo“

“Tasty high quality food, affordable prices and great service. You can submit orders through their website for the same in-store prices; Unlike other places that add online transaction fees. Best banchan options: they have the usuals you'll see in most Korean BBQ places, like Kimchi, bean sprouts, chapchae, mac salad, pickled seaweed (wakame), etc. But their unique offerings are the fried eggplant & pickled veg (daikon, onion & jalapeno). Always a hit with my coworkers and family.“

“Reasonably priced, great service and they put lots of food in the plate lunch!“

“Friendly staff and yummy food.“

“Best chicken in Hawaii 🔥🔥“

“Best garlic shrimp I’ve ever had! I’ve been to 15+ eateries ordering the same dish on the mainland and the Hawaiian islands. The guava fried chicken and Lilikoi Pie were epic too! �“

“Wow I drove past this place many times, shame on me for not stopping by for a bite. Today I was just looking for breakfast and maaaayyyynnnn the breakfast combo!!!

$9.59 bucks in ward is awesome, which included 2 eggs, 1 spam, 2 pocho sausage, 2 links, and 4 bacon.!!!. Most places would probably cost 15-20+ bucks for that.

Not to mention, it was only after my order was almost done I see a sign for $1 adder for fried rice, shucks. Definitely going try that next time. I forgot to ask for over easy when I grabbed my bag and was like oh no don't be scrambled haha. We'll it seems to be standard as over easy it was, so if u want scramble be sure to ask.

On top of the deal my food was out in a few minutes behind one small order and a large order, so gray job on quick time.

Inside is your normal plate lunch seating area. There is also metered street parking along the north bound lane of Cooke St.

They have a good size menu, and I definitely will be back to try some of their other food. For now I found my go to breakfast spot in ward area haha!!!“

“Food & service were exceptional!“

“Service with a smile. Tasty ribs for the soul. Oh yea, the beans were superb! Bozie Jones BarBQ is located on South King Street across the street from St Mary’s Episcoplal -the church with the huge red cross on the front. Bozie is opened 12noon to 6pm, Thursday through Sunday. Yum yum eat em up!“

“I’ve had L&L and many other variations, but this is the best Hawaiian BBQ I’ve tasted, full stop.Ordered the BBQ mix plate and chicken katsu, and every component - from the rice and macaroni salad to the meat - was perfect.Don’t hesitate, just go here.“

“If I could, I would rate it a 4.5. The food for certain plates are consistently good. i.e. the bbq beef and fish jun. I've tried the meat jun and it was ok.

The japchae is delicious, one of my favorite. And the fried zucchini is also one of my favs :)“

“Eh, Howzit! Omg we haven't even eaten the food yet and it has been an awesome experience. It ain't the cheapest meal on the island, but it is a ton of food from the looks of it and we got a little bit of everything. They have all the classics, poke, like 5 kinds, chicken in garlic and teriyaki. Peak, hero level ribs, smoked beef, argh! Just got our food and must go eat the rest of it! Catch you next time!“

“My boyfriend (Drew) and I picked up dinner here last night and the BBQ beef sandwhich was amazing!!! We love how the spice of the sauce wasn't too spicy. The pickled daikon and carrots complimented the spice and the beef was cooked to perfection.

We were very surprised by the mung bean tapioca pudding. We were not expecting to like it. Overall, it was not too sweet and had a good flavor to compliment the BBQ Beef sandwhich.

Great spot for lunch or dinner! Fast & great service 🤙“

“Hanna and Ming are so awesome. The food is soooo yummy. They make special requests for me without batting their lashes. Their curry is really good and matches well with... well... everything!!! I usually ask them for salt and pepper chicken with curry. They add fresh spicy peppers, jalapeños I think, and onions. Its really amazing. I wanted to change it up and asked for steamed fish with curry and just peppers and Ming was like "Sure, I can do that." I didn't want rice or Mac either and he said no problem. This is what I got! Nice and spicy, fish is so tender and their curry sauce is always my go to. I'm serious, its pretty amazing!!“

“My family and I was in search for dinner tonight. I did not want to go too far from where we were staying at (Ritz Carlton) and my 90yr dad could not walk too far. I found Topped and ordered three meals - shoyu chicken, kalbi, and bulgogi meals. We brought them back to our hotel to devour them. The food was very delicious and flavorful. The shoyu chicken was thick and tasty. My dad really enjoyed the kalbi. The side salad and corn was a good balance. Thank you and recommend this place!!“

“self rotating skewers were so delicious and fun to watch. side dishes were amzing too“

“We saw this place food truck place on Instagram and noticed, so we decided to check it out. Let me just say, wow. This place is amazing.

We tried the Bonito Smash Plate, which is basically an everything platter, and it easily fed three of us with extra to take home. Everything was so good. Even for a food truck lot, the whole place had a great vibe, the staff was super friendly, and the food really hit the spot.

The go-to move is the garlic shrimp with extra sauce on the rice. Honestly, that combo alone is worth the trip. We also tried the BBQ chicken, smoked meat, and kalbi, and everything was packed with flavor.

Highly recommend this place. Great food, great people, and definitely worth going out of your way for.“

“If you’re looking for an authentic Korean restaurant in Oahu, Hawaii, this is the place! It’s located in the heart of Honolulu and is run and staffed by Koreans. Inside, it feels like a real Korean restaurant in Korea—the atmosphere is very genuine.

The food tastes great, and the portions are big enough. They soup I had was bit salty. Other than that it was great.

They are just like in Korea. They even serve poke as one of their side dishes! That was awesome and definitely a unique touch.

Tips start at 18%. It has a limited parking spots even though free. I would say this is one of the best Korean restaurants in Hawaii. Highly recommended!“

“The spicy pork feet were absolutely delicious! It was honestly the best spicy pork feet I’ve had in Hawaii. The flavor was amazing, and the perfect balance of spicy and savory. The staff were also incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. I will definitely be coming back again. Highly recommend this place! 😊“

“Excellent experiences at BBQ town. They star of the show for us were the Teri beef burgers. Such an explosion of flavor in your mouth. Also pictured on another occasion was the short rib mini plate which as you can see is enough for at least one meal if not two. I called ahead for both our orders and picked up. The staff is super friendly. The prices are extremely reasonable. Definitely recommend visiting!“

“The food was so good! Ok, there's no indoor dining and the outdoor dining is really rough but during our meal there the locals seemed to love it and for good reason. This is what I imagine authentic Hawaiian BBQ for the working man is like. When you go to a BBQ place and see the orange construction either shirts, is probably going to be good and it was. The girl at the register recommend the beef short ribs and they were amazing. My wife had the teriyaki chicken and it had amazing flavor, though a bit overcooked, I still finished it if for her gladly. My only warning: one dish is plenty for two hungry people! We were getting ready to head to the airport and didn't want any to go to waste, so we have half to a mother with four teenage boys. They were 😊. Definitely will return next time we visit the island.“

“We ordered 2 trays of shoyu chicken for a fundraiser and everyone loved it! Will definitely order from Richie’s again.“

“We opted out of our reservation for the dining room and ate in the bar. Didn't catch the bartender's name but she was wonderful. The Mai Tai was great and our food was delicious. It was a thoroughly enjoyable meal.“

“So delicious! Huge portions for relatively cheap prices. Staff were very friendly with quick service!“

“If you are looking for some Cantonese BBQ while in Honolulu, you must stop here and pick up some of this guys meat. I got a half pound of BBQ pork (char siu), half pound of roast pork (siu yuk), and a half a chicken (see yao gai). All of the dishes were well prepared, well seasoned, and cooked to perfection! You will not find anything to complain about when this meat is in your mouth! I went for dimsum at a nearby stall, and chanced upon Meimei. I took a chance and I discovered a master! Please visit here and enjoy! I will return!“

“Genuinely the best roast duck & roast pork we've ever had. Some restaurants either get roast duck/pork right or they don't at all. This place absolutely does it right.

We got the roast duck with tripe & roast pork with pig stomach bentos. The duck & pork was juicy through & through. Pork was perfectly crispy without trying to cut the roof of my mouth. The sauce that comes with was flavorful without being too salty.

The tripe & pig stomach were both amazing as well & not too chewy or tough. Staff was friendly & service was quick. We almost passed on this place but so glad we stopped by!“

“The freshest Poke on the Eastside, hands down! Mahalo“

“Wow…we loved our meals. We stopped here by quickly on our way from Waikiki to the airport, and easily found street parking. The vermicelli bowls with lemongrass chicken & tofu (and a banh mi with pork + chicken) were so fresh, so filling, and really high quality. Delicious Vietnamese iced coffee. The service was kind, as well. Highly recommend for a relaxed & high quality meal!!“

“Lamb skewer shop. A restaurant that serves grilled food. It's delicious ~ I like that it's close to Walmart. Good for a quick drink. Revisit 2023.Absolutely delicious ?Cheap and delicious. The alcohol is cheap and good! 2024 3/31 Happy Easter. It's good to have a break.“

“Never disappointed whenever I see an L&L. I can’t resist the good old loco moco. The perfectly prepared beef patty, rice, and egg over easy that’s covered in gravy. The service is always quick and smooth.

You won’t regret a stop here 🤤“

“but watch out for da guy begging fo money..I offered him half moom or pok hash n he declined food only want money..forget that..“

“I've dined at many L&L restaurants in Hawaii but this was my first visit to the location across from Whole Foods. There are lots of tables for diners, many are hidden around the corner from the drink dispensing station.

I ordered something I get at a number of L&Ls ... BBQ Cheeseburger combo (a deluxe BBQ cheeseburger, a LARGE bag of fries, and a drink); all for $12.50.

The burger contained lettuce, a thick slice of white onion, and a slice of tomato. Yum! The fries were crispy ... None were soggy ... Yay!

What can I say? I was impressed!“

“We both like chicken katsu so usually go there once a month. This place has the best chicken katsu that I have ever tasted out of all the L&L's. The chicken is not overcooked and tender. The katsu sauce is very different than many other places. The service is great“

“Excellent Korean BBQ! It was recommended by a local- great service and delicious food, great quality, decent portions at a decent price! Need reservations by calling restaurant.“

“Always love ordering take out here at Ono Korean bbq. I'm craving kalbi today. Always quick and friendly service.

Vegetarian options: You can order just the side dishes as a plate mix. They will let you chose 4-5 side dishes items. I love their broccoli and bean sprout side dishes. They also have plain tofu as side dish.

Parking: There's always plenty of parking. We never had a time where we would go looking for parking.“

“The food is amazing and the service is always with Aloha 🥰“

“During our stop, we tried a few of their local selections: Aloha Blonde, Hop Lei IPA, Aloha Lager, and Red Zeppelin—the last one was my husband’s favorite. The brewery also features a spacious dog-friendly Beer Garden taproom, merch shop, and brewery tours.

Depending on the day, you may also find live music, trivia nights, and other events. We especially enjoyed“

“There are meals you enjoy, and then there are meals that quietly redefine what simple food can be. Pagaikiki’s Kitchen, tucked beside the NEX, delivers exactly that.

I ordered the chicken with rice, and from the very first bite it was obvious that this kitchen understands one of the hardest things in cooking: perfection through simplicity.

The chicken is nothing short of extraordinary. Every piece is cooked with remarkable precision, arriving at that elusive point where the exterior develops just enough color and character while the inside remains unbelievably tender and succulent. Each bite is impossibly juicy, as though every ounce of moisture has been carefully preserved. The seasoning doesn’t overpower it enhances, allowing the natural flavor of the chicken to take center stage. It’s balanced, deliberate, and executed with the kind of consistency that only comes from genuine craftsmanship.

This isn’t chicken that’s merely “good.” It’s chicken prepared at its absolute peak where texture, flavor, and technique come together so seamlessly that you stop thinking about the cooking process altogether and simply enjoy the experience. It is, quite honestly, a work of art.

And then there’s the rice.

Too often it’s treated as an afterthought, but here it deserves its own applause. Perfectly cooked, light, fragrant, and incredibly satisfying, it captures every drop of flavor from the chicken while remaining exceptional in its own right. Together, they create a meal that proves extraordinary food doesn’t need complexity it needs care.

What makes Pagaikiki’s Kitchen memorable is its honesty. There are no unnecessary flourishes or distractions, just outstanding food prepared with respect for the ingredients and an obvious commitment to getting every detail right.

Some meals fill your stomach. Others stay with you long after you’ve left.

Pagaikiki’s Kitchen belongs firmly in the latter category. I’ll be thinking about that perfectly cooked chicken and that unforgettable rice for a long time.“

“The owners and the staff were very kind and friendly and very accommodating.
They clarified about the ingredients and made sure if we have any allergy restrictions and made sure we got the vegetarian options!
Highly recommend for all BTS and K-drama fans!“

“It was lunchtime. Cold noodles and kalbi set for $31 plus tip (tax included).

This is the first time I've ever had such delicious cold noodles. The kalbi (Korean BBQ ribs) are also delicious. You should definitely try this if you come to Hawaii. The restaurant is clean and has a restroom. There's a parking lot next door, and I'm sure it's okay to park there. There are plenty of parking lots in the area, so you can park there.

There are plenty of tables and the restaurant is spacious, so it's accessible for people in wheelchairs.“

“If you’re working or wandering through downtown Honolulu and need a legit food win, do yourself a favor and stop by My BBQ. 🔥

From the moment you walk in, the staff sets the tone—super friendly, quick, and dialed-in. It’s the kind of place that makes you feel like a regular even if it’s your first visit.

Now let’s talk about the real reason you’re here: the meat jun. My wife and I have been on a serious hunt for the best one on the island, and we both agree… this is the spot. They don’t skimp either—thick cuts of meat, a perfectly balanced batter, and that sauce? Just the right touch of sweetness that ties everything together.

Portions are generous, quality is consistent, and everything just hits the mark. Whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch between meetings or planning catering for an office event, they make it easy and go above and beyond to accommodate.

Hands down one of our favorite spots in town. Highly recommend.“

“Great food, generous portions and great prices at the hawaii kai location. The service is always friendly! I especially like the weekly specials for a discounted price! My favorite is the mochiko chicken and katsu. Don't forget to use the app for points. Leave a review for a free musubi.“

“Our favorite Korean bbq takeout on the island! The chicken katsu and bbq chicken are both so good! And the sides are all amazing. Great quality at a great price! The portions are huge so you can definitely share a regular plate. This is one of our go-to places and it never disappoints!“

“Food was pretty good. Flavors are a bit different, with an island twist. Brisket was good but could be a bit more tender.
Service was good albeit a little slow. Guy taking order had to also put together the food for couple people ahead of me. A lady did come out after 5 mins or so to put together the food instead.“

“Our fave restaurant in Waikiki. We ate here on our first night, had our first American Thanksgiving here & made sure we came back on our final night. Food & service was amazing every time!“