Tried 808 Local Hawaiian Grill in Carson and this spot definitely hits if you're craving Hawaiian plate lunch. First thing, portions are no joke. You're getting stacked plates with rice, mac salad, and your choice of meats, easily enough to share or save for later. The combo plates are the move if you want a bit of everything. The standout here is the chicken, chef also gave us free samples of poke. What a great treat. read more

I always pass by this spot and had to come by and try it. I ordered the pipi combo plate to go and it was great. When I opened the bag and saw the plate was being held closed with tape, I knew this was going to hit the spot. Both the beef ribs and short ribs were plenty, full of meat, and had a tasty char flavor. The service was friendly and quick, and it was great grab and go vibe, which was perfect for lunch before going back to work. Ask for the spicy teriyaki sauce read more

808 Local Hawaiian Grill - The Pipi Combo Plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Carson, California

This was my first time visiting this Hawaiian restaurant. The indoor seating is quite small, with only two tables, plus a few tables outside. Most customers seemed to be ordering takeout. Since it was my first visit, I decided to try the special menu. I ordered the pork belly BBQ, which was rich, flavorful, and nicely fatty. If you love pork, this dish is definitely for you. I'd love to come back and try other menu items next time. One thing to note: the parking lot in front of the restaurant is one-way only. There is also street parking available nearby. read more

808 Local Hawaiian Grill - Oink oink ( special) - Hawaiian Near Me - Carson, California

I stopped at this local place on the way back from the market. I can honestly say that this was the best grilled/teriyaki chicken that I have had in a very long time. It had an excellent char-grill flavor, which comes from a great marinade and the right amount of heat on the grill. Excellent! read more

808 Local Hawaiian Grill - This Barbecue Chicken is so good! Great grilled flavor. - Hawaiian Near Me - Carson, California

Eat like a local! When I'm craving Hawaiian food, this is one of my go to spots. It's really like you're eating in your families home type vibe. I really like their short ribs! The marinade on it is delicious and pairs really well with their perfectly cooked rice and the Mac salad. The portions are great as well, good for 2 meals! All in all, the service is friendly, laid back vibes, and yummy food, I am a fan! Happy eats, loves! ^_^ read more

808 Local Hawaiian Grill - The Pipi Combo Plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Carson, California

The food was Amazing. %. Must try. You won't be disappointed. "THE MOMONA"Beef Ribs,Chicken, Kalbi Ribs. Delicious . read more

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If you've ever been to Helena's in Oahu and are a fan of their short ribs, then stop what you're doing and come here now! Get their Pipi combo plate which has the short ribs and Dino ribs. This is by far the best Hawaiian short ribs and Dino ribs I've ever had in California. It's really up there with Helena's and some MAY say it's even better! I have to admit...they are NOT messing around with their short ribs and Dino ribs - definition of "tenderism" and action-packed with the flavors of Hawaii. Savor gracefully! Oh btw, shout-out to the nice girl taking our order and bringing our food! Supreme customer service! Mahalo! read more

808 Local Hawaiian Grill - The Pipi - short ribs and Dino ribs - Hawaiian Near Me - Carson, California

Man, stopped at this Hawaiian spot and got the Momona Plate. The beef ribs were my first bite. You get all the juices, some fat and some tender beef. It's second to none. The Kalbi ribs were great as well, juicy, not too chewy and just the right flavor. The chicken was decent, nothing too crazy. The macaroni was next, savory not too over the top on taste and paired with the meats, it did just what it needed to. The rice had some green stuff on it, was decent. Overall the best Hawaiian food I've had. Beef Ribs: 8.9 Kalbi Ribs: 8.8 Hawaiian Chicken: 7.5 Macaroni: 8.4 Rice: 7.2 read more

808 Local Hawaiian Grill - The Momona Combo Plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Carson, California

Came here around 6:20pm on a Tuesday to grab dinner because I did not want to cook. It was a 15 minute wait for the food. As I was waiting, they closed the door and changed the sign to closed, so they definitely don't stay open the entire time. (Be warned if you're trying to go right before 7!) Ordered: The momona. Hawaiian bbq chicken, kalbi ribs and beef ribs. Rice and macaroni Worst fork ever. No knife. Food was really fatty and didn't have enough rice. Really nothing special. I don't think I would come back if I was craving this type of food Note: there is a different between cash vs credit card price. Not sure the fee because it didn't say exactly what it was read more

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Have driven by this place numerous times and decided to finally try it. Have to say, I was glad I did. They're known for their beef ribs but I was more interested in the kalbi and bbq chicken. Service was very friendly and accommodating, since it was my first time they let me modify one of their combos. So I basically got exactly what I wanted which was kalbi and bbq chicken. It was so good! I will definitely be returning especially to try their different loco mocos. read more

808 Local Hawaiian Grill - Kalbi and bbq chicken. - Hawaiian Near Me - Carson, California

Two Beef Ribs and Two Short Ribs cut into 6 pieces and Mac salad. Falling off the bone, sweet marinade on both items, with the Short Rib a bit smokier. Tender and juicy and good Mac salad is always a bonus. Delicious! There are a couple tables set up if your dining in. However, most customers come in and order takeout. Prices are not too bad, but the owner mentioned price hike going up soon. read more

808 Local Hawaiian Grill - Hawaiian Near Me - Carson, California

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Finally tried this spot the other day! It reached all my expectations! The island beef ribs were so easy to eat! And the Big "K"ahuna special was sooooo good and hit the spot! It's a really really small spot but luckily we went after 1pm and ate outside to enjoy the nice breeze. Can't wait to try the other plates. We got our island food cravings met from this place! Mahalo! read more

808 Local Hawaiian Grill - Island beef Ribs Plate. One of the best we've had! @ojbaylen - Hawaiian Near Me - Carson, California

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Came in at 11:10 to order lunch for takeout and didn't get my order until 1210. I was the 4th person to order. Service was kind and I was offered to try their poke as I waited. Unfortunately, the food was not worth the wait. Beef ribs were burned, crispy, chewy, and under-seasoned. Kalbi were paper thin, chewy, and unseasoned. Bbq chicken was better between the meats and mac salad was the best item of all. Spam musubi was also sad with a barely noticeable slice of spam. Really wanted to like this place but unfortunately it was a miss in many ways. read more

Food - 10/10: beef rib plate, Kalbi plate and spam masubi (spam & egg) all delicious!!! Service - good Ambiance - local mom & pop shop but oh does it smell like BBQ! read more

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The Kalbi beef and the beef bbq rib was tender and delicious. This place know how to do Hawaiian food properly, even the Mac salad was good. They are giving free 4 oz. Fried rice that they were trying out. I think it's pretty good. The Service was very friendly, the cashier is cheerful and helpful. It's located on a strip mall next to a pizza place. This place reminds me of a restaurant in Oahu. Keep up the great work read more

It was fair, but not great. There are other much better Hawaiian restaurants around the area. First of all, this is much more a takeout restaurant as they don't really have much seating, and it is counter ordering if ordering in person. We had the Loco Moco and the Galbi Rib plate. Everything had a layer of char flakes all over it. This makes me feel like they don't clean their grill enough. The moco loco patties seemed like it might just be premade frozen burger patties you'd buy at the grocery store, nothing special. Also they didn't put enough gravy. The Galbi ribs were rather thin and overcooked/burnt. The Mac salad was way too sweet and not very creamy. TBH, I would not go again. Their prices are not especially a value either. read more

The food was delicious, but my fave (not pictured because they were eaten so fast) were the beef ribs! They were tender, moist, flavorful and smokey. My hubby is a born and raised island boy and he says it "broke da mout". Joe served us and he was suppa nice! Shaka! read more

808 Local Hawaiian Grill - The Ka Moa Combo Plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Carson, California

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I can't even remember how I found this place, but when I did, I bookmarked it immediately, thinking I'm making a stop next time I'm around the area. And then forgot about it. And then! I had to run a few errands in this area, so I thought about trying a new place. When I saw pictures of the beef ribs, I stopped looking. It's a no frills place. There's a couple of tables for two inside and another set outside. Most people go here for takeout. THE MOMONA: My order. Those ribs were exactly how I hoped they'd be: flavor was on point and the meat was off the bone delicious! The teriyaki chicken was tender and frilled and seasoned well. The mac salad not only was delicious, it also served as a palate cleanser. THE KA MOA: Hubbers' choice. I didn't get to try any of it but he enjoyed his plate very much! SPAM MUSUBI: I had this as a snack way after I had my meal. They make it with less rice which I much prefer, so it was commensurate with the spam. They were tasty. SPICY MUSUBI: Hubbers' choice also. He said the spice level might be too high for me so I didn't bother having it. He liked this as well! FOOD: 5. We liked everything! SERVICE: 5. There was a HUGE snag here, but there was also immediate redemption. With my order, I also got a shrimp tempura musubi and a side of crab - both were missing when I got home. I called and was told they'll make it up and to come back through anytime. And what a coincidence, I had to go back around the area later that day anyway AND Hubbers and I loved the beef ribs so much, we wanted to get more. So upon my return, I put in an order of the Pipi (so I can try the short ribs) and they gave me my missing orders of shrimp tempura musubi and side order of crab. In addition to their apology, they gave me a couple of extra small pieces or ribs. SAHWEET! VALUE: 5. You get tons of food! PARKING: Private lot but gets full quickly. Street also available but limited. OVERALL: 5. I think I may have found my new favorite Hawaiian spot! There will be very many future visits! read more

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Great place to grab lunch. Family owned, friendly staff. Super affordable, you get a lot of food for the price. Several items they cook to order so be patient. The inside is small, so I wouldn't recommend for large groups to try and dine in. Everything I've had thus far has been tasty. read more

I was craving monster ribs! And this place gave me just that!! Juicy Hawaiian ribs with creamy macaroni salad and rice. It was so delicious. Definitely shareable too. The service was amazing and the fit in the front was so kind. The chef gave us grilled onions and a jalapeño. Such a great first impression! I'm definitely coming back and raving about it to all my friends and family. read more

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We had such a great experience at 808 Local Hawaiian Grill! We ordered the pipi plate and two spam and egg musubis--everything was absolutely delicious and definitely shareable. Jocelyn was amazing--so patient in answering all our menu questions and incredibly kind to even have a beef patty cooked and cut up for our dog. A+ food and A++ customer service! We'll definitely be back! read more

808 Local Hawaiian Grill - The Pipi Combo Plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Carson, California

Was in the area visiting family and decided to get a quick lunch at 808 Hawaiian Grill. I was starving and knew Hawaiian food would hit the spot. 808 is on a small corner in Carson. Parking is limited and so is seating. We decided to go with some combo plates and see what was good. Food took about 20 minutes but was well worth it! We got the Kahlua Pig Plate and the Momona Combo Plate. The beef ribs were the star--I would go back just for that! Meat was so tender and they were HUGE. The mac salad is also super sweet and unique. Wasn't too impressed with the kahlua pig or Hawaiian bbq chicken. Overall if you're looking for a massive meal that will satisfy your Hawaiian craving, this is the spot! I would call in or get to-go however read more

808 Local Hawaiian Grill - The Momona Combo Plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Carson, California

Just ordered from Grubhub a beef ribs plate and I can't believe that the beef ribs had meat falling off the bone it was too good and delicious I recommend this plate 10 out of 10 loved it. Can't believe I didn't get a picture because it was so delicious read more

My favorite Hawaiian food in Cerritos area. Great bbq beef and beef ribs. It's a good local spot, with friendly staff. Good parking. Highly recommend read more

Food was okay. Nothing special nothing disgusting. I had a phone order but somewhere in between my order was wrong when I got there. Should have asked to repeat the order on the phone. I thought it was the same pace as the one in Orange but not the case! Anywho, rice was cooked perfectly, veggies were raw spinach with a sauce. My kalbi was a little dry and burnt. read more

808 Local Hawaiian Grill - Beef plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Carson, California

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Missed Hawaiian food since moving out to the east coast and this was the spot that was close to my airbnb. Greeted with Aloha, great customer service, and great food!! Loved everything from this place, Mahalo!!! read more

808 Local Hawaiian Grill - KILLA LOCO! 2 patties, 2 spam, 2 fried eggs, 2 scoop rice, 2 scoop Mac salad and Portuguese sausage - Hawaiian Near Me - Carson, California

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I think I went on a slow day . It was not busy at all the gentleman even walked my food to my car so sweet of him. The person at the counter was really nice and gave me several recommendations it being my first visit . I really recommend this place food was cooked very well and had so much flavor . read more

808 Local Hawaiian Grill - Hawaiian Near Me - Carson, California

Great Food! Quick Service! Fast Service favorite Hawaiian restaurant in the area. Fair Pricing read more

Really small fast food restaurant, specializing in Hawaiian inspired food, specifically mixed plates. Their beef ribs was really good. This location in Carson (1 of 3 808 locations in LA Area; the other ones being in Cerritos and Orange) is located in a building that it shares with maybe 4 other businesses). There is one layer of angled parking in front (maybe 9 spots) and a small parking lot in the back (another 30 or so). It is named for the area code for the state of Hawaii. 808 is open for lunch and early dinner (closing at 7 pm). We came around 4 pm, planning to get carry-out. Most Hawaiian bbq places serve beef ribs, but korean kalbi style (LA style), and I've never been too impressed with any of them...cheap grade of meat, overcooked, very fatty. However, I did read that 808 serves whole beef ribs so figured we should try that since in the area. You place and pay for your order (one order of Island beef ribs for $14.25), and as mentioned by others, they accept credit card (with additional fee) or cash (but they don't give change)...so credit card was the way to go. I was expecting a bit of a wait, but the food came quickly (under 10 minutes). They do have a few tables for dine-in (couple inside, and 3 outside). Drinks are all available individually (mostly cans), with the refrig behind the counter (so you have to be handed it). And there is a refrigerated case where some really sad looking poke sat. As we drove home, the smell of the ribs wafted throughout the car, making us even more hungry. And it didn't disappoint...there were 3 slabs of beef ribs, along with one scoop of white rice, some macaroni salad (decent), and greens (fresh spinach with some oily dressing. I really liked the marinade of the ribs (they even provide a little carafe of the same runny teriyaki sauce)...it works really well here...most of the ribs was well done, with the sugar in the marinade basically burning, but not providing much bitterness or a burnt taste. Instead, the smokiness of the cooking came out (though pretty sure a smoker was not used). And there was enough meat on the ribs for us to share one plate (we provided more rice and sides when we got home). It's worth coming here for the beef ribs (with maybe some extra rice if eating in). read more

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I love 808 Hawaiian. The service is really friendly and fast. Inside the restaurant was small but comfortable. I fell in love with the other Yelpers' pictures of the ribs and had to give it a shot! So I ordered the Momona combo plate that comes with 2 sizable delicious beef ribs, some pieces of kalbi ribs, bbq chicken, rice and macaroni salad. I loved everything! The tender juicy beef ribs would just melt in your mouth and their bbq chicken was oh so amazing. There was something special about how they prepared the rice that makes it stands out from other Hawaiian food joints. The macaroni salad was delicious. The portions are generous and allowed me to save some for dinner. I'm looking forward to returning here again and again. I recommend you give it go, you will definitely love it! read more

808 Local Hawaiian Grill - The Momona Combo Plate ... yes yes yes! - Hawaiian Near Me - Carson, California

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I've had the Pipi with Beef rib, and the short rib, It is delicious and flavorful. I always have to get extra Mac salad since it's so good. The customer service is great. It's small couple seating in the inside and a few tables outside. read more

Best Hawaiian food ever! Seriously massive portions and the rate is decent over all. It's a tiny hole in the wall with decent customer service. Get the ribs **chefs kiss** read more

Located off Carson St in Carson. Small parking shared with the other businesses. One way in and out or you can be a rebel and try to go out the way you came in it's very tight. The place is small a couple of two seat tables so not really a place to dine in especially if it's 3 or more people. The staff was nice. I got the Joe Shack Special which was chicken, beef steak rice and Mac salad all was very good and tasty the steak was a bit rough but manageable. No cash here unless it is a tip. This place gives that mom and pop atmosphere one that you would find in Hawaii. Overall a good experience and yummy ono food. I'll be back again. read more

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Yummmm hefty portions and yummy food what more could you want? We ordered the big rib and the chicken so good!

Mann this review is LONG overdue but ima try to summarize my love for 808 local carson- If anyone put you on to this gem they LOVE you ! You hear me ? Lol these guys are great at what they do- the customer service is amazing 10/10 i should've got everyones names just know ive been a returning customer since i first tried them i will say i do drive about 45 mins just to get my lil momona plate i cant lie for you protein freaks these are the guys to go tooo ! Make sure you get the short ribs on the side it might be extra but its well worth it ! And dont forget to show love and patience with them always so boom now lets get into the food. The meats are alll so fulll of flavorrr ribs are all so smoky and tender every single time i mean they cant miss . Mac salad fire , the rice w/ the furikake on top paired w the meats excellent FLAVOR BOMB I did special order mine w / katsu instead of bbq this time but BOTH are just as delicious. Just give it a go and try everything else ! You can eat it in the car , or take it on ya 45 min trip home i promise it will still be just as fire read more

808 Local Hawaiian Grill - The Momona Combo Plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Carson, California

Best food in this area hands down‍‍ Ma and pa hawaiian bbq place. My boyfriend and i always get the beef rib plate that comes with rice, salad, and the best hawaiian style macaroni salad. The meat is so so so flavorful, grilled imperfection, and sooo hearty poke is super fresh and good too. Personally like the texture of the fish in the soy sauce seasoning more than the spicy mayo. Service is super friendly and everything is grilled fresh to order. read more

808 Local Hawaiian Grill - Beef rib plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Carson, California

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Me and my wife were greeted by Margarito the cook and the owner they were both very nice and welcoming.We ordered the island ribs and shorts ribs they were both amazing and delicious.I will definitely be back I highly recommend this Hawaiian bbq to everyone read more

808 Local Hawaiian Grill - Island ribs - Hawaiian Near Me - Carson, California

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So bomb! The beef ribs were amazing .. they are massive, super tender and cooked perfectly. You can really taste the quality in everything they serve. Also tried the Chicken katsu and Spam Masubi and both were delicious. Definitely the best Hawaiian food I have had. Can't wait to come back and try more. read more

Order the BEEF RIBS! Tasty, tender and fall off the bone. A plate comes with 3 huge ribs, a scoop of mac salad, rice and spinach salad. Love the salad dressing. I would buy the bottle if they sold it. Will return to try the poke! read more

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Found this place on yelp because of the review. The food is the best I've tried. Love the macaroni read more

808 Local Hawaiian Grill - The Momona Combo Plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Carson, California

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