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    A1 Hawaiian BBQ

    4.1 (180 reviews)
    ModerateHawaiian, Barbeque
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Combination plate menu (7/10/25)
    Pearl L.

    My boyfriend and I were in the area and I told him what the food options were and he decided on Hawaiian! I was excited to stop by here too as they offered saimin and I have always wanted to try out saimin from a good Hawaiian spot as first impressions last forever. We entered and there was one person ordering and another person who was picking up their order. They have quite the extensive menu and it seems like the menu is only the one above the counter. My boyfriend got a regular loco moco while I ordered a BBQ chicken saimin and a side of mac salad. We also asked for water cups which they do provide. We did order for dine in but when our food arrived, it arrived in take out containers which I thought was odd but at least you won't have to ever ask them for one, I suppose? I will admit they do offer some pretty big portions for their prices. I think the loco moco container was the biggest take out container that I have ever seen in my entire life. The saimin was also plentiful too, I do wish there was a little more meat as they have a lot of noodles. The broth was also too salty for my taste but I was able to balance it with sips of water, but just a heads up for those trying to watch their sodium intake. The loco moco was pretty good too. The mac salad was decent, I've had better though. We definitely want to try out their other dishes and some desserts! The ambiance for this place is very bare. There wasn't even music playing and it was just the sound of the kitchen fans and conversations. There isn't much decorations but at least the wallpaper was inviting and nice. There are a few tables and chairs on each side of the restaurant. The service was also meh, not really friendly but not unfriendly either. It felt more rushed and the lady didn't ask which side my boyfriend wanted so just heads up to let them know what sides you want when you order a plate. Additionally, they don't check in on you after they drop the order off and you have to throw away your trash. But besides that, a solid Hawaiian food spot overall.

    Mochiko chicken & galbi (most recent)
    Susanna L.

    Very generous proportions- If you order mini you get one scoop of each side; regular you get 2 scoops of each side It's more of a cafeteria style restaurant ; order/ pay first and then sit down; choose your own tables. But if you need additional plates, utensils, they will give to you free of charge All the food comes in to go containers regardless of eating in or out The ladies there are kind and flexible when making your own combinations. Husband said the saimin is so so so good, he wouldn't stop talking about how good the broth was! I personally love the mochiko chicken, they use a whole thigh fillet and fry- but the first time I went it was smaller pieces and a bit over fried (crunchy and hard) but this time it was bigger pieces (less batter, light and crisp). This is the only reason I m giving 4 stars instead of 5 since it wasn't consistent But food is good, not as greasy as a Hawaiian chain that is here. Big proportion, everything is tasty and good priced! Highly recommend.

    Crystal Z.

    After coming back from my trip in Hawaii last month, I've been craving LOCO MOCO ever since! I stopped by AI Hawaiian BBQ and got their loco Moco (and for some reason asked them to sun rice with broccoli lol), as well as the Teriyaki Chicken rice bowl! The loco moco patty was a bit thin for my preference, but other wise, I'd was tender and flavourful! The chicken teriyaki was very well done as well! The chicken skin was the perfect crisp and the inside was juicy. There was enough rice in the bowl that I split it and put some into the loco moco box (since I ordered broccoli instead of rice lol). We ordered a side of mac salad even though each plate comes with a side of it already! (You can choose two of anything and the rice counts as one of them). The mac salad is one of the eBay I've had! It was creamy but not too heavy. The service was exceptional as well! The restaurant was very spacious with abundant seating. I loved how they created a huge space in the middle so the restaurant doesn't feel so crowded. This is the perfect place to come for a quick bite! The pricing is fair too-- was only $26 before tips for two people and it was very filling.

    3. Hawaiian BBQ Mix and chicken fried rice
    Shel M.

    Food was really, great. We order Hawaiian BBQ Mix and chicken fried rice. Would Defiantly come back and try some of the other food in their menu. The place is small and can blend with other businesses around them. Customer service was amazing and super sweet folks.

    11. Chicken Katsu Curry Plate
    Taran I.

    I've ordered from here before. I don't know what's changed. New owners. New cooks...I don't know but, the change was fo da bettah. Howzit, island fam?! Go try dis one. Broke da mouth Ono. Bllalah kine portions. Even the Mac salad reminded me of Rainbow Drive-in from da Hana-bada days!

    Musubi trio
    Reggie N.

    A1 has been open for a minute now along Kent Kangley. Its more a 3.5 Star for food and ambiance but as a local from hawaii with not a lot of choices for nearby hawaiian food, A1 will have to do. I always get da musubi trio which you can pick spam, katsu, bbq chicken or portuguese sausage. Kalua and cabbage was good, not amazing, but enough to satisfy and affordable wit da mini plate at about $10. Lots of menu choices and friendly service. Wish they had some hawaiian cake slices too. Think about it A1... ok? Menu feels very much like L&L. There. I said it. But go try and see whatchu think. Support local

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    Corina S.

    Great hidden gem! The food was amazing, the service was extremely fast, and there was plenty of seating. I'm not sure what I expected but was pleasantly surprised because I walked out full and very satisfied. Even though we ate inside, we were given "to go" boxes for our food. I looked around to see if maybe we forgot to say we were eating inside but nope! Everyone had to go boxes. Which, if you think about it, when you get so much food don't you ask for a box for the leftovers? This saved us time for sure. Yes, we'll be back. I want to try EVERYTHING on the menu (see pic).

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    Timothy H.

    This restaurant offers good Hawaiian BBQ for a great price. I had the Hawaiian BBQ chicken plate and it did not disappoint. I recommend getting the "mini" plate because it's basically a regular sized plate and you would get a good deal out of it. The Hawaiian BBQ chicken was very tasty and savory. The chicken katsu was also great too, as it was tender and crispy. The service was okay. The server took our orders. We had some questions but it wasn't fully answered. The food took a bit of time to make but not too long. The ambiance was okay. It's a restaurant where you want to quickly eat your food and then get out. Nothing special about the place on that spectrum.

    Marie R.

    What a wonderful addition to this plaza! After grocery shopping at TJ the other day, we had dinner here and loved the food! We got the seafood/meat combo and the other meat combo. We loved every item on both combos! The vibe is pretty cool and chill. It's a cool place to just grab good food.

    Interior. Minimalist but yummy foods!!
    Christy H.

    Decent Hawaiian food. Not bad but also not great. It's convenient and close to home. Service was quick when we ordered thru the Yelp app which uses GrubHub. The inside is your typical lunch spot cafe style restaurant nothing fancy about it. I would return if I'm craving for Hawaiian food and didn't want to drive far to get it.

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    23 days ago

    The food was delicious the wait time was not to long also service was good I will be eating there again in the near future.

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    6 months ago

    oh man, BBQ chicken, house made macaroni salad (LOVE), Kalula Pork. Staff is friendly and welcoming. Going back for Loco Moco!

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    2 years ago

    Tried the fried garlic chicken. It didn't feel like there was much chicken, mostly skin and it had 0 garlic taste

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    Love the fact that they have a low carb option on the menu with extra meat it's a little out of the way for me, but it's worth the drive

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