19 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Waianae

“Like most places in Waianae, there aren't tourist dollars floating bad food with one time purchases. Bad restaurants with good marketing can survive in waikiki, but when you're customer base is 90% people who live within a square mile, you have to provide good value and bbq kai is a good example of that.“

“Waianae may have a limited number of really good food options—like BBQ Kai, Saito & Pho, and the Thai food truck in Mākaha—but Waianae Korean BBQ is one of those hidden gems ?. Shhh, don’t tell anyone; I don’t want the line to get longer! The food is delicious, and the atmosphere has a laid-back vibe. I usually order the meat jun without rice, which lets me choose 6 sides instead of just 4. Highly recommend!“

“This is a takeout place so the restaurant is nothing special but what it lacks in atmosphere it makes up for in food and value. The family and I went for dinner, grabbed takeout to head to the beach and watch the sunset. Portions are huge. You can easily get 2 meals out of this if you wanted (but we didn't because we like to eat). We got the thicker noodles which were garlic-y and delicious. The sweet and sour spare ribs are fall off the bone without being too sweet. Loved them. The pork is also very tender and delicious. orange chicken was probably our least favorite. Tender and fresh but not very strong in the orange department. The chicken katsu is ok, I'd skip it and get the pork. Beef with broccoli was also delicious. Great food as a whole!“

“Great place for a quick meal. Outdoor seating. Food was good! I'm not used to Hawaiian barbecue but I could definitely learn to love it. This place is definitely worth checking out. The portions were huge. I had enough leftover for a midnight fridge raid.“

“This L & L BBQ is one of the many L & L " I LOVE ". Located in Nanakuli Shopping Cntr. Compared to other L & L restaurant, food is excellent. Portions are perfect even the mini size is plenty enough to share between two people. Come try them out.“

“2nd to None.“

“burger was amazing. grilled mushrooms and onions were perfect. burger was bursting with flavor. and the tots were a perfect crispiness“

“Inasal chicken was so good. We were on the big island last week and I wanted some huli huli chicken but there was none. Came to Oahu and we could smell something grilling that was so good from the parking lot. Ordered the inasal chicken and noodles and both were delicious smokey goodness.“

“Good food and great price. Food is always consistent. Staff/owner are always delightful and helpful.“

“I stopped by while passing the area and bought Kalua Pork Cabbage plate for $15.65 tax included and wow, they gate me a big portion. It was good too with great service. The eating area right outside the restaurant was very nice. I am glad I stopped by.“

“I'm literally coming here as much as I can because I'm moving off island. This is by far the best phone place here in kapolei!!! Hands down my go too for banh mi sandwich!, when I'm feeling sick ( pho ) is it!! You'll feel better!!! Spring rolls are to die for to eat as an appetizer!!!“

“Love the cucumber kim chee. Large cuts. The mac salad is perfect, not salty and not heavy yet creamy. I can taste and feel the ingredients used are high quality. The next morning my body felt good (no swollen face). They don't use MSG. I love "I Love K-BBQ."

Vegetarian options: My college aged daughter is a vegetarian. She was super impressed with the veggie selection. She ate her entire veggie plate and two scoops rice.“

“This place is located in Kapolei shopping center across from Safeway online ordering was easy and quick and food was ready to pick up upfront and food was delicious and with two scoops rice Mac salad and BBQ chicken was a lot and shareable so yummy very good this is my go to since I live Makakilo, mahalo!“

“Like many other L&Ls the restaurant does look a little out of shape and run down but don’t let that fool you from coming. You will get fast service and very reasonably priced yummy food that’s packed full of flavor and handled by nice staff. It’s great to visit family in Hawaii once a year and go back to your favorites. And this place totally delivers in quality and flavor.

Parking: Be patient and you will have a parking spot.

Wheelchair accessibility: Level door and plenty of space for a wheel chair.“

“2ppl menu choice/loads to eat/ice cream was just the right dessert/ Server was awesome help“

“Excellent all around the food is so good and the service is top Notch“

“The portions here are decent! I got the 3 meat plate, my partner got the pulled pork sandwich combo. Beef brisket was soft and delicious. Even the chicken breast was the most moist I've ever had it. The ribs were okay. Everything was very filling and flavorful. Definitely recommend as this is the closest thing in Hawaii I've experienced to Texas BBQ, and in my opinion the price isn't bad considering we are on an island and all. Only thing I didn't like was the salt, but everything had plenty of flavor to be eaten without it. Really enjoy the fries here since they seem to be actual potato fries.“

“We just flew in and our first stop was Pearl's Korean BBQ. The best and one of the reason we fly to Honolluu a couple times a year from Virginia. The most freshest cooked Kalbi, sides, and the nicest workers at this resturant. It is our favorite. v/r, Dr. Ken and Lorna King, Visit, 2/6/2025, around 6:00 pm.“

“The garlic chicken is my favorite. The people are great and very hospitable. I’ve tried just about everything on the menu but my all time favorite is the garlic chicken.“