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Aloha Hawaiian BBQ

2.5 (227 reviews)
InexpensiveHawaiian, Barbeque
Closed • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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(Mini) Chicken Katsu sub steamed veggies.

Very big portions of Katsu for a mini plate!! Highly recommended! My order came very quickly Steamed veggies are well cooked too:) thank you!!

The food is great as always on point crispy
Manuel V.

Food is always great shout to the employees Ritchie for maken it happen . Customers service is great and convenient

Chicken combo plate
Arpita G.

Food: Ordered a chicken combo plate. It's edible. The Mac salad wasn't great, the rice was cooked okay, the chicken katsu was still slimey for some pieces, and the BBQ chicken was lacking sauce and taste. I would much rather go to Ono Hawaiian for fast Hawaiian food or Tenkatori Karage next door for fried chicken! Service: Took about 10 minutes to make, which is expected. The lady was nice and more than willing to give us different sauces to try. Parking: Small parking lot right in front, not usually crowded. You should be able to find a spot easily!

Hawaiian BBQ Mix plate - Flavor was fine but value wasn't great, you get more protein in the solo bbq chicken plate.
malea f.

I have to disagree with all these negative reviews. It's not the best hawaiin food I've ever had but it's better than 2.5 stars (it's at least a 3.75, especially for the value of certain dishes). I chose this place because I was craving saimin and not too many Hawaiian places in the area actually have saimin, but this one does. I order that and some other items and was satisfied with everything. I would eat here again. To go order - Dec 2023 Hawaiian bbq mix plate - 7/10 BBQ chicken plate - 8/10 2x spam saimin - 7.5/10 Spam Musubi (2pc) - 7.5/10 Total $50 I'll start with the saimin since that's what I came for. I couldn't believe this was under $7!! You can get anything for that price, let alone a filling, yummy bowl of saimin (comes with 2 thin slices of spam, some cabbage, and a sprinkle of green onions). For the value it's an 8/10, for the flavor it's a 7/10. The noodles were chewy and cooked well, the broth is a tad salty but so was the spam. I wish there was kamobuko. But I'd order again. The bbq chicken plate was was also really good and came with more chicken than I expected (based on reviews). I like that it was just bbq chicken and they give you the teriyaki sauce on the side. The mac salad was decent too. I'd order it again. The aloha mix plate (bbq chicken, beef, short rib) was the most disappointing due to the small portion. Only one thin piece of chicken, one thin piece of beef, one thin slab of short rib. Flavor was fine but poor value. Spam musubi was fine but very average. Spam was thin but it was fried well. Rice was a tad mushy. Id still reorder since I can't not order spam Musubi, but manage expectations.

Chicken salad
Carlene P.

Swung by to pick up a quick lunch and was very impressed. Friendly service and really fresh, delicious food. I had the chicken salad which is very large and heavy on very moist grilled chicken, with pineapple strewn throughout. Not sure what the dressing was but it was light and tasty. The only thing I missed was done sesame seeds which I've come to like on Asian chicken salads, but still very good.

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Ally R.

22 for this plate? Rancid food. Portions were small, food was dry and cold. If I could get my money back I would. Do not COME!

Cze T.

Pretty upsetting that the portion size was 1/4 of what other locations provide. The meat was average but not too dry. The Mac salad was lacking some flavor. For the cabbage they literally put 2 pieces under the meat. I don't understand why they are so skimpy here. Maybe as a normal Hawaiian BBQ place the portion was ok, but for Aloha standards, this is definitely the worst one. Also, it was a bit more run down than other locations- felt a bit dirty. Will definitely not come back to this Aloha.

Dirty. The food is sub standard. The place is filthy. I'm a little embarrassed for eating here.
Nathaniel F.

Dirty. The food is substandard. The place is filthy. I don't know why I decided to eat here. The Aloha up the street is better. L&L on Harbor is also better.

a meal in a styrofoam container
Arlene M.

I'm so mad at this place we spent $52 and our 2 Hawaiian mixes were so empty I got one little lice of meat one little short rib and cold messed up chicken Katsura and the same for my husband except he got grilled chicken .. I'm so mad and all they said to do was go back n maybe ask if they can fill up the plate. Nothing like the pictures are advertised and I never write reviews .. they hardly even gave cabbage. Zero stars

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Food is sub par. They give you 1 sauce for a large plate and charge $1.07 for extra sauce.

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Harper Barbecue - "The Special" Tri-Tip Sandwich

Harper Barbecue

4.3(240 reviews)
3.5 mi
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I stopped going to Heritage after Harper opened, and I love Heritage…read more I no longer need to drive down to San Juan because of this place. Their wagyu tri tip is perfection. Seasoned perfect, tender, delicious. My usual gripe with bbq is under seasoning, dry, and tough. Their specials are always amazing too. Their natty wine selection is top tier. The actual design of this place is amazing as well. I love this place, highly recommend.

The stars should not be interpreted as bad. And I'll try to be as specific as possible:…read more- location is awesome. Great place to dine in. You have TVs to watch games. There might even be a private room you can host your friends to watch games. - looks like they have a great selection of brewskis and booze. I did not partake. - The food, to add was for takeout. I had the ribs and tri tip. Everything sold by half Lbs. I'm use to half rack or full kind of portions but no big deal. My ribs were dry and I suspect it's because it was just sitting in the locker. (I went around 1:30p). I can imagine it would be tasty if fresh, the seasoning looks on point. I had the beans side and that was very good! - service was on point! Everyone seems cool. No complaints. Overall, when you add price and the quality. Unsure if I'll go back. But if you do make sure you go closer to lunch to get freshest meats. I have no doubt the ribs and tri tip would be better then.

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Harper Barbecue - Inside dining area

Inside dining area

Harper Barbecue - Pork belly BLT (comes with little side of potatoes)

Pork belly BLT (comes with little side of potatoes)

Harper Barbecue - This is the interior space when you first walk into the left of the door open is the entrance where you would order and all the meat

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This is the interior space when you first walk into the left of the door open is the entrance where you would order and all the meat

Holé Smokes - Baby Back Ribs, Smoked Brisket, Tri Tip, with corn bread, Brussels sprouts and baked potato.

Holé Smokes

4.1(477 reviews)
2.0 mi
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When should I go back. Ever just have a craving and a place actually meets your craving…read moreexpectations??? Well. Hole smokes - you did it! That's a hard feat for me and my other half bc we are picky! But this was great, and we tried a bunch of stuff. So, the man- well he was thoroughly satisfied with his full on bbq platter of brisket and meat and the carne asada tacos the next day. lol. I tried a bite and the meat was so juicy and tender - extremely well cooked and seasoned and just Melt in your mouth - LIKE BUTTER!!! I, on the other hand, have been craving shrimp, don't know why, but they had it on the menu, so figured I'd try - and the smoked shrimp tacos- man OH man - so delishious! Yup! I spelled it wrong on purpose - de-lish. The fried shrimp tacos too and my other craving- Cole slaw. Yummie - I should have ordered more than I did because it was so refreshing and crisp and sweet and just perfect. Mac and cheese creaminess was adored by both of us, wanting more of that too! The only thing I didn't care for, which was slightly disappointing, was the cornbread. Quite dense for me. I couldn't enjoy it. So kind of a shame. And I got a Shirley temple to boot while we waited! Who doesn't love an old fashioned Shirley temple! We had decided to go in person to place our order bc we felt like it needed the 'in person attention', which was good bc the bartender takes the orders and there seems to be ' regulars' at the bar and the attention definitely goes more towards the bar then the phone- so I'm very glad we ordered in person or else it might have been messed up. Just being honest. Even were interrupted mid order by another 'patron' to the staff about plans or something. So that was kind of annoying as we had to repeat that item 3 times to get it correctly ordered. But overall. We will definitely go back, try other menu items and have definitely recommended already. Happy to have found a good bbq spot semi-near where we currently live.

Not really a big fan of it but I was craving BBQ and stumbled upon this one…read more Food came out pretty quick which I suspect they only reheat them or something, the meat was super dry and hard to chew for some reason. I understand that I came after regular lunch hours, probably 2-3, but I was hoping they maintain their quality. The decoration is nice and there was not plenty of people dining when I came.

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Holé Smokes - Smash burger and Mac n cheese

Smash burger and Mac n cheese

Holé Smokes - Brisket, links, ribs, pulled pork and chicken were all on point.  Not to mention the service with a smile.  Thank you Holé Smokes.

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Brisket, links, ribs, pulled pork and chicken were all on point. Not to mention the service with a smile. Thank you Holé Smokes.

Anjin - The finest quality meat and sides

Anjin

4.3(2.1k reviews)
0.1 mi
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We had such a wonderful dinner at Anjin. Everything we ordered was delicious, but my favorites were…read moredefinitely the Kainomi, the Anjin Seaweed Salad, and the orange sherbet at the end. The Kainomi was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the seaweed salad was fresh, light, and perfectly seasoned. The orange sherbet was also such a refreshing way to finish the meal. I honestly wanted to try so many more dishes, but since there were only two of us, we could only order so much. Next time, I would love to come with a bigger group so we can try more of the menu. We came to celebrate a very special birthday, and it made the evening even more memorable. We both left very happy and completely satisfied. Thank you for such a lovely experience!

I've always wanted to come here when we saw a long line but luckily we came before the restaurant…read moreopened and were able to go inside right when they opened. You need to write down your name and number (and the time you prefer). Beef carpaccio is way too good. The dressing went well with the meat. Loved it. Everyone was attentive but they don't have a paper apron so watch out. No storage bins to hide your stuff either so should dress appropriately. The waitress was kind enough to bring extra napkins in case. Very compact but cozy restaurant. All the beef including tongue was declined! Love how we grill on our own. Soup had to be non spicy so we went with the vegetable and egg soup. Mild and tasted great. Very authentic Japanese BBQ!! Highly recommend to Japanese folks and others that love the Japanese BBQ. The parking is easy but it could get a bit crowded.

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Anjin - Inside, small but neat. Come early or late if you want to get a table without waiting

Inside, small but neat. Come early or late if you want to get a table without waiting

Anjin - Kobe beef, so good

Kobe beef, so good

Anjin - Sanchu with bean paste! the best sauce ever!

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Sanchu with bean paste! the best sauce ever!

Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining - Costa Mesa - American Wagyu Tasting:  Shishito Pepper

Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining - Costa Mesa

4.1(961 reviews)
0.4 mi
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I got the Premium Omakase, and it was hands down the best Japanese BBQ I've had. Every course was…read moredelicious, and the quality of the Wagyu was amazing. I swapped the edamame for the mushrooms and shishito peppers (there was a small upcharge), and it was definitely worth it. My favorite course was the Sukiyaki Wagyu. The garlic fried rice was also really good, and I loved trying all the different Wagyu cuts. We also had the spicy beef soup and finished with the matcha mochi. Overall, it was an amazing experience from start to finish. The food was incredible, the portions were perfect, and I can't wait to come back.

Last night, my wife, daughter, and I celebrated my wife's 37th birthday, and what an incredible…read moredecision this turned out to be. While searching for reservations, I came across Manpuku Japanese BBQ. I honestly didn't know much about it, but a handful of photos immediately caught my attention. Something about the presentation, atmosphere, and quality of the food made me curious enough to give it a shot. I was fortunate enough to secure a reservation the day before and sent the restaurant a message letting them know we would be celebrating my wife's birthday. Right away they were accommodating, responsive, and excited to help make the evening special. Parking was probably the most difficult part of the entire experience. We happened to get lucky and grabbed a spot just as another car was leaving. If not, I believe there is additional parking available nearby, but thankfully we didn't have to worry about that. Walking into the restaurant was my first surprise. For some reason, I expected a large bustling dining room. Instead, Manpuku felt intimate and welcoming. The soft lighting and wood accents created a cozy atmosphere that felt perfect for a special occasion. The restaurant was also spotless, with clean and organized dining areas and grilling stations. Instead of seating us at a traditional table, we were escorted to a private-style dining area where we removed our shoes before stepping into the seating space. It immediately made the evening feel unique and added to the intimate atmosphere. Now let's talk about our server. Hannah was outstanding. Since it was our first visit, she walked us through the menu, explained the different cuts, discussed preparation methods, asked about allergies, and provided recommendations throughout the evening. She was knowledgeable, professional, and personable, making us feel genuinely welcomed. Her attention and care helped make my wife's birthday dinner memorable. For our meal, we selected the A5 Wagyu Omakase. The experience started with beautifully presented appetizers, including Uni and Beef Sashimi, Seared Beef Sushi, Japanese salad, kimchi, and several small bites. The seared beef sushi was rich and buttery, while the Uni paired wonderfully with the beef. The A5 Wagyu selections were the highlight of the meal. Chuck short rib, culotte, chuck roll, and inner skirt each offered distinct textures and flavors, all showcasing the richness and tenderness that make A5 Wagyu special. The quality was evident in both the presentation and taste. And then there was the A5 Umami Rice. Despite being part of a Wagyu-focused meal, it stood out as a flavorful and comforting dish that kept everyone reaching for another bite. The drinks were refreshing and paired well with the meal. One thing that made the evening even more special was being able to share the experience as a family. Between the intimate atmosphere, attentive service, and excellent food, it felt like more than just dinner. To top everything off, the staff surprised my wife with a birthday dessert presentation complete with a candle and thoughtful decoration. Seeing the smile on her face while celebrating alongside our daughter made the moment even more meaningful and reflected the hospitality we experienced throughout the night. For anyone considering the A5 Wagyu Omakase, come hungry. While the presentation is elegant, the experience includes multiple courses and a generous amount of food. By the end of the meal we were completely satisfied and felt that the experience justified the price. Exceptional service, quality ingredients, excellent food, and an intimate atmosphere made for a memorable celebration.

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Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining - Costa Mesa - Seared Beef Nigiri | $7.5/ea (2pc min.)

Seared Beef Nigiri | $7.5/ea (2pc min.)

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Smoke Queen Barbecue - beef brisket, pork belly, mac and cheese and cole slaw (my own plate)

Smoke Queen Barbecue

4.3(1.1k reviews)
7.0 mi
•$$

Our cousins treated us here to an incredible meal! The brisket was so tender and juicy. The pork…read morebelly siu yuk was what lechon wishes it could be lol! The texture was perfect. Tender and fatty underneath a layer of crisp. I didn't get to try the ribs but when I was cutting some up for my son it was falling off the bone! So it must have been fantastic. Tri-tip was okay, probably wouldn't get that again. It was chewier than expected. The tallow fries are full of flavor and addicting! But it's not just the food I love here. I love their entire seating area! They have so much room outdoor it's nuts. I kept turning a corner finding more seating and yet another play area for kids. There was a sand pit, Lego wall, spinning toy, drumming area, large size connect four, etc for kids to play with. It's so thoughtfully designed with families in mind and such a fun place to hang out! I also really appreciate that they have an allergen menu. It makes it so much easier to order safely.

Overall the experience of the food is a wonderful mixture of Texas & Asian inspired flavors. The…read moreoutside area is huge and had plenty of seating (there is no indoor seating but plenty of seating in the shade). We did the 4 meat and 4 sides family meal + two banh mi and pudding. There's plenty of selection, certain meats do have an upcharge (it's stated on the menu). The brisket was tender & juicy, the banh mi was full of umami flavors (only available on weekdays right now), the Mac n cheese was smooth and had a wonderful cheesy taste, sorta like velveta. The Wagyu tri tip was good and melted like butter in your mouth. The sausage was a star for us, it had an amazing umami and peppery flavor, it was the first meat to disappear. The sesame slaw was nutty and helped break through the fat of your bbq, giving you a nice crunch and fresh bite. The tallow fries were perfectly crisp. There's two bbq sauces, a house special which tastes like a light bbq sauce with a hint of sweetness and then there's a gochujang bbq sauce that's tangy and brings some nice acidity. The Pandana Pudding is sweet but not too sweet, no lack of Pandan flavoring and the pudding part is smooth. Although the porks ribs were tender and with one slight tug the meat came off easily, we felt it lacked flavor. The dry rub they use seemed to be a light spreading, perhaps it was just the batch. Would try again to see. Parking is terrible, it is true what reviews say on here. They have a very small lot (12-14 spaces) and then past that you street park. If you go here on a weekend, good luck. They're working with what they have but the location being in a neighborhood makes it difficult. Weekday visit would be much better or have someone run in to grab to go while they drive around outside.

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Smoke Queen Barbecue - Doors open for the day ; picture of the order counter

Doors open for the day ; picture of the order counter

Smoke Queen Barbecue - Pork Belly - Skin was nice and crispy

Pork Belly - Skin was nice and crispy

Smoke Queen Barbecue - 4 Meat 4 Sides: Pulled Pork, Sausage, Brisket, Char Siu. Double Tallow Fries, Sesame Slaw, Spicy Cucumbers.

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4 Meat 4 Sides: Pulled Pork, Sausage, Brisket, Char Siu. Double Tallow Fries, Sesame Slaw, Spicy Cucumbers.

The SmoKING Ribs - Ribs and sausage link

The SmoKING Ribs

4.3(2.3k reviews)
6.1 mi
•$$

Haven't been here in a while and it still hits…read more I got here late (7pm they close 8pm) and they were sold out of most things but I got brisket and short rib with that colossal bone. After trying the neighboring new bbq spot I won't name.. this places brisket is so much better. I love it here, juicy and great flavor. Some fatty bits but that's where the flavor comes from. and this short rib was bomb! The edges were a bit dry but I'm coming at closing time so I get it. FYI short rib is by weight $40/lb so it was about $50 for it. The sides I got were their macaroni and cheese 10/10 tastes home made! Onion rings were ok. Coleslaw is alright. Good for fiber! lol. I do like their beans and the blueberry bread. I love their nachos but they ran out of nacho cheese. Sad! I gota come back!

Sometimes when I order the Pulled Pork sandwich it's on a brioche bun, sometimes it's on sliced…read moresandwich bread. This kind of sums up the level of excitement you get when you come here. This time they were out of beef and spare ribs, but they still had baby back. (We got the last full rack) Sides are $7. Mac n cheese, blueberry cornbread muffins and onion rings are some of our favorites. You get 2 sides with the full rack, no sides with sandwiches. Today they were also out of nacho cheese but I'm not sure what that goes on? There's a dry erase board when you come in that tells you what's sold out. It's fun to chat with the other guests about what they came for and what they settled for. We always get it To Go now although they do have tables available.

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The SmoKING Ribs - Brisket

Brisket

The SmoKING Ribs - Beef brisket and Mac n Cheese

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