Cancel

Open app

Search

Banzai Burger

4.4 (638 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Banzai Burger Photos

BANZAI BURGER ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Casual
Touristy
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed

More like Banzai Burger

Recommended Reviews - Banzai Burger

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

Mikey H.

Debbie D was in Waikiki the same time I was, so after I walked over to where she was staying, I told her there was this place for lobster rolls on Kalakaua. However, they were closed on Mondays....sad face! So we just started walking. We found ourselves at Ala Moana East...LOL! Walking through it all, we reminisced about the old International Market Center. We started toward the Food Hall, and Debs said that Banzai Burger was good, so we went. The woman working was so nice! I ordered a Waimea burger which has two patties, cheese, sauteed onions, and bacon. It was good and came with some nice crispy fries. Deb ordered a child's meal with two little sliders and fries. We sat facing Kuhio and watched all the different people walking by. It was all very fun because some of them were funny to watch! It's interesting how some of the tourists will not venture outside of Waikiki and would only do so on a tour. Banzai does have some really cold Coronas, so I suggest coming here, sitting back, and watch the world go by! Mahalo Banzai!

Walt N.

Quite disappointed in the speed of service and the taste of my food. The gravy tasted scorched, which affected the flavor of everything else. The portion size was large. It is a counter order and pickup. Seating area was very small and loud. Good people watching on kuhio avenue!

Waimea Burger
Michelle C.

Stopped by Banzai Burger for a quick bite, and ordered the Waimea Burger along with a side of garlic parmesan fries. The Waimea Burger comes with two patties and is extremely filling, definitely a solid option if you're hungry. The garlic parmesan fries were super crispy and packed with flavor. That said, the food was very greasy: there was a literal puddle of grease at the bottom of the tray, which ended up making the bun and the fries underneath soggy and a bit unappealing by the time we got to them. On the plus side, service was fast - our order was ready within 5 minutes, making this a convenient stop when you're short on time. Don't think I would come back here though, given the presentation.

Waimea Burger
Brian N.

We wanted a quick meal after getting back late from the beach and were craving a burger. We stumbled upon Bonzai Burger and decided to check it out. I ordered the Waimea Burger. It was a decent burger overall. The patty was fairly large and had a good sear on it. However, I felt something was missing, as the burger relied heavily on the sauce to provide most of the flavor. One thing I wish they had done better was the prep. The buns were somewhat soggy by the time we received the food. The bottom bun was already sitting in a puddle of grease, likely from the burger or the fries, which made it unappetizing. The fries themselves were crispy and flavorful at first, but they had the same issue. The grease pooled at the bottom, making the lower layer of fries soggy by the time you reached them.

Waimea Burger
John W.

Great burger but super duper greasy. In hindsight, I wish I would've asked them to pat the burgers to absorb some of the grease before constructing it.

Portobello burger with garlic fries
Leslie M.

Banzai Burger offered a vegetarian option- portobello burger and it was amazing!!! One wasn't enough for two so my hubby couldn't really split this time. The garlic fries are really good. Service was fast and easy. You order at the counter and you pick up when your name is called. The ambiance is a chill backyard vibe and the table we sat on kept moving awkwardly as some screws were lose or missing. Overall though, great prices, good food and I highly recommend visiting if you are in the area.

Half a burger
Kehn H.

We wanted to eat something but kept it light so that we don't feel too tired, we ended up having our 1 burger cut in half and served with fries from each half. Food was great, it also had lots of fries for us. The place had outdoor seating within Waikiki, the cashier knew I was in the military so she asked for ID to confirm and had given me a discount too. (Appreciate that so much). Our food was ready within minutes of the order, we sat directly in front of their counter on where it was served, it was sunset by then so we needed extra light as it got darker. It was loud because of how busy it was in the area but, we were so focused in our meal. This is a nice little stop within the Waikiki area at the first floor where Target was located nearby.

Banzai Burger's Mushroom and Onion burger (no cheese).  A little small, but worth the flavor.
Matt O.

I came into Banzai with expectations thinking if it was gonna be a good place to eat, and, sure enough, they definitely delivered. From the look of it, I surely didn't anticipate it to be a small place to sit down and enjoy the food. However, it wasn't that difficult to find a place to enjoy and eat something over there. So...I ended up ordering the Mushroom and Onion Burger (without cheese), and visually, the presentation was striking. They did a good job with the amount of mushrooms on the burger (while not making it really messy). My one issue was that I couldn't really taste the onions. It was subtle, but not sure if it got lost with the amount of mushrooms on there, but, it wasn't really that much to nitpick on, especially when the flavor delivered. They put just enough of that steakhouse sauce to hold up well for the burger. Despite the price, it was good for what it's worth. I almost came close to wanting the Smokey BBQ burger, but maybe next time, I'll consider trying that out. It's a 9.5/10 for me. A bit more onion would have helped out there.

Waimea Burger w/Bbq Fries
Derrick E.

Tried the Waimea Burger at Banzai Burger and let me tell you--this thing was a tower of delicious chaos. Two patties, bacon, lettuce, pickles, cheese, mayo, ketchup, and mustard all crammed into one glorious bun. I needed two hands, a strategy, and a halftime break to finish it. Totally worth it. The BBQ fries came in hot and crispy, though someone in the kitchen definitely went full pirate mode with the seasoning--*a little salty, matey!* Still tasty, just keep a drink nearby. Service was awesome--fast, friendly, and no judgment for unhinging my jaw to eat that burger. Solid experience all around. Would absolutely burger again.

chicken strips
James L.

Great burgers.... I got the Waimea, a double cheeseburger with bacon and it was perfect. Their burgers are on the greasy side, but that's not always a bad thing. Also tried their chicken strips and fries and they're pretty good as well.

Hovik T.

I can in about an hour ago to try this spot for the first time with my girlfriend. Looking at the menu my lady decided to order a burger and the chicken sandwich looked good to me. While placing the order for a burger and chicken sandwich I asked the person taking out order if the onion rings were good and crispy and she replied with "yes super crispy" I then replied with "lets add a side of onion rings". We ordered to go. Reason for the deduction on stars is because when I got back to my hotel I opened the food and saw that i was given 2 burgers and a side of fries. Received a completely different order than what I placed. Not only did I pay a steep $39 for the food, it wasn't even what I wanted. Would've gave less stars but the burger wasn't that bad. Still extremely disappointed.

Hawaiian Burger & Garlic Fries
Jenna M.

This burger place was so damn good, we had to go back the same day to take some to-go back to our hotel to enjoy later- B then compared every burger place to this one, just couldn't compare! Located in Kuhio Food hall, I found on Yelp and had to give it a try. We got the Hawaiian burger and it was delicious. Very good. Something about the combo of pineapple and teriyaki sauce was great. Prices were decent for the area. Highly recommend.

Pineapple burger

See all

4 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 3
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 5
Thanks 0
Love this 4
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 16
Thanks 0
Love this 7
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

8 months ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 1

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Fantastic service, mahalo! Nice you can sit inside or outside. The burgers are delicious, must visit.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Erik P.
1649
1524
12332

5 years ago

Helpful 26
Thanks 0
Love this 24
Oh no 0
Photo of Jenn N.
309
257
1698

5 years ago

Helpful 8
Thanks 0
Love this 8
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 4
Oh no 0
Photo of Mike K.
111
44
19

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Eric J.
100
18
2

3 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Krystal A.
376
144
149

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Not that of a good burger. Very simple and didn't really amaze me. Decent service and ambiance is nice since it's connected to food court

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Auntie Christine will take good care of you! Super sweet to our kids and was super accommodating to the whole fam. cheeeeeee

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Wilson L.
138
1841
3077

3 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Rose M.
327
4
2

3 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Amazing service and the food came out quick. The garlic fries are really good and so is the strawberry dragon fruit beverage!!!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Laurie H.
200
103
160

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Edward J.
3
107
68

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Bob A.
0
11
0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 1

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Page 7 of 16

Banzai Burger Reviews in Other Languages

Ask the Community - Banzai Burger

Do they have impossible burgers?? do they have sourdough bread as an option?

No impossible patties and no sourdough offered.

Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

Hula Grill Waikiki

Hula Grill Waikiki

4.1(4.5k reviews)
0.2 miWaikiki
$$

They open at 7 and while lots of people were going to dukes below, hula grill was more quiet and…read moremore intimate at first! I got the strawberry mocha waffles were so good! I would definitely get them again if I find myself in Waikiki. Just the right amount of sweet and honey that no syrup is needed. My boyfriend got the two ka lei local eggs with spam and said it was really good. Also tried the tutus moonshine and I loved the presentation, it was really cute. In hawaii you for sure need to get a fun hawaiian drink. Mary was our server and she was really sweet and attentive.

I came here specifically because I had seen in a review that someone was able to get a drink inside…read morea hollowed-out pineapple, and my friend visiting the island was looking for a drink in a pineapple. I should have called ahead of time to find out, but I didn't, and that's on me, but they don't do drinks in pineapples any more (if they ever really did). We ended up getting a piece of hula pie to share with the table instead. It was delicious as always, plenty to share among three people, and I love that it's served on its own special plate with special sporks that say hula pie on them. It was pretty sunny and hot that day and there are no umbrellas on the patio, so good thing I was wearing sunscreen or I'd fry. Service was prompt although as it got busier it got a little slower. Delicious for hula pie but if your heart is set on a drink in a pineapple, you cannot get it here.

Photos
Hula Grill Waikiki - Strawberry Mochi Waffle

Strawberry Mochi Waffle

Hula Grill Waikiki
Hula Grill Waikiki

See all

Royal Lobster

Royal Lobster

4.7(995 reviews)
0.2 miWaikiki
$$$
Free parking
Locally owned & operated

This restaurant is located inside the mall, where maguro brothers and nana greens are. Excellent…read morelocation and highly recommend walking there if you are staying close by the Kalākaua Ave. There are very limited dining area so we decided to order to go. We were also able to order online and the process was seamless. We have ordered the most expensive lobster roll, which I believe has 1/2 pounds of lobster. The lobster itself was super fresh and the texture is great. You can taste the freshness from the food and you know that the lobster is not previously frozen. Although the price is close to $80 for one lobster roll, the portion is huge. It can easily feed 2 adults. We enjoyed our experience overall but will opt for the smaller option next time haha

Note: The prices listed are from May 23, 2026. The prices appear to fluctuate based on market…read moreprice. All rolls are served with following sides: crinkle cut potato chips, melted butter, house coleslaw, garlic mayo, lemon wedge, and Old Bay seasoning. The meat is served chilled in the bun. They have 4 "sizes" that they serve on a toasted brioche bun (~6 inch bun): - The Regular (3.5 oz)**: $36.99 - The Popular (5 oz)**: $49.99 - The Big One (7 oz)**: $62.99 - The Maine Event (1/2 lb (8 oz)): $74.99 **You can also ask for extra 1.5 oz lobster meat to this size for $13.99. You can also buy just the cooked lobster meat: 1/2 lb (8 oz) for $75.00 They have can drinks such as sodas (including Hawaiian sodas) and beer. The roll was actually quite tasty! I was able to experiment with different flavors with the Old Bay seasoning, garlic mayo, lemon, and butter. The garlic mayo was surprisingly good with the lobster. You can also throw the Old Bay seasoning on the chips if you're in the mood. The price is pretty steep which was my mistake. I don't know what I was expecting when ordering lobster in Waikiki. The lady at the cash register was less than pleasant and helpful so it makes spending that money feel a little more painful. If you can afford it and are really craving a lobster roll, this should satiate you. I didn't feel like I needed more to eat after finishing my meal. Location: The store is located in the Royal Hawaiian shopping center. You have to take a staircase from the first floor to a lower floor to get to it. You may need to ask around for directions. The restaurant is super small. Maybe two or 3 small tables that can fit no more than 6-8 people.

Photos
Royal Lobster - 7oz Full of 100% Fresh Lobster Meat!

7oz Full of 100% Fresh Lobster Meat!

Royal Lobster - Winter 2026 Limited Ordering

Winter 2026 Limited Ordering

Royal Lobster - New Market Price November 2025

See all

New Market Price November 2025

Tikis Grill & Bar - Thai Shrimp Puttanesca

Tikis Grill & Bar

4.1(6.2k reviews)
0.5 miWaikiki
$$$

This was our last night here in Oahu. I wanted to do something special, we had gone twice to Duke's…read morerestaurant and enjoyed it but wanted to do something different. Chat gpt recommended this place and I have to say the AI was right! The place is really fun. You can park downstairs and they valet Park you and they will stamp you for free parking. The atmosphere is a fun vibe. They had live music. It's a indoor outdoor place. One thing to note, they don't serve their lunch menu after 4:00 so we went there expecting burgers and they don't serve them. So we kind of stayed reluctantly. I ended up ordering the guava ribs and my wife got them too. Those had to be the best ribs I think I have ever had! They literally fall off the bone as you're trying to pick up the meat. One of the reasons we wanted to go here was we wanted the options of seafood but one of our adults doesn't like seafood and they said that they had all kinds of stuff, which they do. Our server Maka, was incredible. He brings us out a free appetizer and said that was from the chef. I don't know if it was the chef or him but I was impressed and it was good. It was some kind of little fried dumpling. It was awesome! One of the people in our party had thought he was not going to order something and I gave him one of my ribs and after he tasted it, suddenly he wanted some too. I grabbed Maka and asked him If he could get those ribs fast because the rest of us were already halfway through our meals. He got right on it and had that order in. The ribs came out just in time and everybody was happy. It ended up being one of the nicest meals that we had the whole week. We were here and it was a great way to end our vacation here in Hawaii.

Funny story. My husband and I come every couple of years to visit family and Tiki's was an…read moreaccidental find the first trip. Now, we make it a point to stop for drinks and apps every time we visit. This time we had the Truffled Edamame and the Kalbi Venison Gyoza. Now to the funny part. I went to leave a review because our experience was great again, but was surprised when I opened yelp to find one already typed out. At first I thought it was an AI suggestion. All this to say, Tiki's is a must if you're walking down Waikiki! There's also FREE 3-hour parking downstairs when you visit. Tom told us of the daily happy hour from 2-5 and late night, and occasionally live music! Original visit (2021): We left the beach in search of a cool place to grab a bite and enjoy some beers! Tiki was the perfect spot! Our wait was short and our food came out quick! Our bartenders Marteen (sp?) and Kama not only provided excellent service, but were a pleasure to talk to! We had the Ahi Poke, the French Dip Sandwich and the Kalua Pig BBQ Sandwich. The BBQ sandwich came out on a taro bun and smothered in guava BBQ! It was our favorite! Forgot to snap a pic before devouring our food, but if you find yourself in the area it's a must stop!

Photos
Tikis Grill & Bar - Interior

Interior

Tikis Grill & Bar - Chicken & Taro sample

Chicken & Taro sample

Tikis Grill & Bar - Tropical ice tea

See all

Tropical ice tea

Banzai Burger - burgers - Updated May 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...