I ordered food from here using their website and I will say that even after some hiccups due to DoorDash which meant the food arrived cold, it was still good and that really speaks volumes for this place. I'm from the west coast and I've had my fair share of Hawaiian food and I can only imagine how good it would've been it the driver and delivery service would have done their jobs correctly. When I'm back in town I can't wait to come in and give this place another shot. read more

I had never had spam and have never been to Hawaii, so Big Kahuna was a fun option to try for takeout. I got the spam and eggs. Spam was a little salty (duh, that's to be expected) but well fried. The fried sunny side up egg was amazeballs too, so rich and runny. Fries were hot and crispy as well, but honestly the spam and eggs (which also came with sticky rice and macaroni salad) was so filling that I barely touched the fries. This delicious smorgasbord was only 9 dollars! My colleague had the juicer, which is mahi mahi with cabbage slaw and spicy mayo. He also got the Hawaiian style fries. Topped with spicy mayo, sweet soy, house chili sauce, green onion, and sesame seed, this is an extravagant dish! He enjoyed it. My other colleague got spam musubi is spam and sweet soy on sticky rice, wrapped in seaweed. He says it's his favorite dish from there. Other dishes include kalua pork (Hawaiian bbq sauce), teriyaki chicken, grilled tofu, coconut shrimp, and katsu, which is panko fried pork with their house sauces. For a meal out of the ordinary, give Big Kahuna a try. They say they have the "second best fish sandwich in town!" (Charlie's claims the first spot). read more

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After all these years, I finally got to try out this place, and it didn't disappoint at all! The katsu plate was absolutely amazing! Thank you to the entire staff and everyone involved who made this place truly special!! read more

My husband and I love this hole in the wall Hawaiian restaurant. Staff is always friendly, food is always delicious, and it inspired us to go to Hawaii last summer. Highly recommend to all!! read more

Big Kahuna - Burgers Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Didn't expect to find Hawaiian comfort food here, but Big Kahuna came through. Food: Pork katsu was good, a little saucier than I'm used to, but still pretty tasty. The Big Kahuna burger was the star here. It had charred pineapple, BBQ sauce, and melted cheese... sheeesh, I didn't stand a chance. Fries were fire too - crispy and saucy. Mac salad was different and okay. Service/Ambiance: [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place has that hole in the wall vibe. It looks like it used to be a house.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Parking is a little funky (a couple spots out front, more in back). The Staff was super friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place was poppin' with all the to go orders coming through.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'd come back here if I'm in the area! Mahalo braddah! read more

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We were looking for a birthday celebration destination for a buddy - and there are a lot of bougie options in Lexington. I came across Big Kahuna and thought - oh, this looks interesting - let's give it a whirl. SO GLAD WE DID. There are generous portion sizes for good prices. There is parking behind the restaurant, and another lot about a block down. If you get there and you can't find parking - don't freak out. Just drive next door. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There isn't much seating down on the main level, but a lot of room up above.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We took a group both times (8-12 people) and it had more than enough space for us.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I've gotten the panko-fried pork and the teriyaki chicken - and I think I would go with the pork again. But pay attention to their daily special - they have some really cool stuff. Whatever sauce they're throwing on their rice - it's bomb diggity. Ask for extra! Also (sorry, long review), try the Avocado fries! Golllllllllly. Slap ya mama good. read more

Big Kahuna - Panko-Fried Pork platter - Burgers Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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I've now eaten my way through the menu at Big Kahuna. I sat outside and enjoyed the coconut shrimp, with mac salad and sticky rice. It's Ono (delicious in Hawaiian)! If you still haven't been to Big Kahuna, you're missing some amazing food. Go! 86 read more

Big Kahuna - Coconut shrimp with sticky rice and mac salad - Burgers Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

This place is so good. So, so good! Very limited parking out back. I do think I saw some adjacent parking next door, but that could be lies. You encounter stairs at both entrances, at least. There's no ADA accessibility at this location. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Seating is limited. A handful of tables on the kitchen floor were filled up at lunch time. Another area of seating is upstairs via two flights of stairs. We got the last open table upstairs. There are a few tables on an outside upper level deck[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Seating is only backless metal barstools at high top tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's loud, as the rooms are small and there's nothing to absorb sound.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Brightly colored murals decorate the walls. It's a vibe, for sure[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. The service was helpful and gracious. The food is just so flavorful! I loved it! I don't like macaroni salad and they let me sub Hawaiian fries. Excellent choice! Portions are generous. read more

Big Kahuna - Upstairs Dining and Self Service. - Burgers Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Great authentic food. We lived in Hawaii for 4 years and the food was almost exactly like the islands. The spam and eggs was so good Staff is very nice, and the cost is very fair read more

Big Kahuna - Burgers Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Not even close to good Hawaiian food. Tasted like Store bought frozen patties and canned gravy in the Moco Loco. Spam rice and eggs were also bad. Weird sauces on the rice and the Masubi. Pass on this place read more

Incredible food, with a friendly staff! Food dishes you can't get anywhere else, and they are consistently great every time. Ordered 3 different entrees last time just to have leftovers. Can't wait to go back! read more

Big Kahuna - Coconut shrimp, teriyaki chicken, and katsu (top to bottom) - Burgers Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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The best island food I ever ate!! But then again it's the 1st time! Really primo Hawaiian delicacy! Must try The Grouper Sandwich,outstanding!!! Great service,atmosphere and justifiable good food!! read more

We were driving from Ohio to Atlanta & needed a great lunch spot to get a break from our long drive. Yelp did not let us down, the service was fast and friendly in an upbeat setting. The food was absolutely delicious; I had the Mahi Mahi & my husband had the Loco Moco. Both dishes were seasoned perfectly & I could eat a full plate of the sticky rice, it was next level good! We were there at 12:30, so no parking in the small lot behind the restaurant, but if you go 3 buildings down from the restaurant, there is a huge gravel parking lot on the same side. The next time we are driving through, we will definitely stop again & being only 3 miles off 75, and next to a gas station, it made for an efficient stop for us! read more

Big Kahuna - Loco Moco (with gravy on the side). - Burgers Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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This place never disappoints. They stay busy because they are so good. Since Covid I have noticed that they just get busier every year. The word is out. read more

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This place is so cute, a little fun vibe that fits a college town. We tried the chicken teriyaki, Hawaiian burger, chicken katsu sandwich. Somehow an extra box had been made and we were given it, which had spam, eggs and sushi rice. I really like the sticky rice with the sauce that tastes like spicy mayo and eel sauce. Everything was great and prices were excellent. High Yelp reviews led me here and I agree! read more

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This was a surprise find in Lexington. I wouldn't say it was authentic Hawaiian but it was a different good kind of twist. I was missing the Hawaiian bbq mix plate, which was disappointing but I was happy with the kalua pig plate we got. The pork was flavorful and the Mac salad was my favorite part. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The building has a weird smell and it was like a multi family home on a corner of a main road intersection.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There is parking the back. Service seemed friendly. Overall, nice to find a Hawaiian restaurant in Lexington. read more

Excellent food! Hawaiian frys - Katsu- sticky rice! Sauces mix sweet and salty And hit the spot - they were out of dessert but I'm sure it's great - spam sushi very tasty read more

My husband and I stopped in for a bite to eat on our way to a comedy show. I had been wanting to try this place so much for about a year now. Tip: park in the back, it's easier. The front door is heavy and you go up the steps to the left in order to enter the restaurant, order at the counter, the menu is right there. They have seating inside (bar stools and counter height tables), as well as outside. Our food was ready quickly, it was a lot of meat for our sandwiches, I thoroughly enjoyed the fries which were saucy but crunchy and fresh! Honestly this place deserves some hype, it really is good food! We will be back, want to try the burger next! Thanks!! read more

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Born and raised on the North Shore of Oahu, with those bona fides, the Big Kahuna completely surpassed my expectations. I've been to other "Hawaiian" BBQ restaurants on the mainland and have been completely disappointed when wanting a taste of home and so I was a little suspect of the Big Kahuna. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a small restaurant but there is additional seating upstairs.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]On the day we went it was pretty crowded but most were getting takeaway so we didn't have any trouble finding seats.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The parking lot is small but I noticed people walking from up the street so there's probably additional parking elsewhere, and I'd tell you the lack of parking in the back should not dissuade you from going in because the food is great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The staff greeted us with smile and the decor is very bright and airy just as if you were a couple blocks off the beach.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered at the counter and found a seat. It was a bit of a wait, as I said there were a lot of people getting takeaway, and the food is freshly prepared and absolutely worth the longer wait. The menu is small but they hit all the classics. Their Mac salad was a home run, yeah it looks like a simple dish and it is but it's very difficult to get it perfect. The noodles have to the right consistency, the mayonnaise has to be the right kind (Hellmans or Best Foods) and the ratio of noodles to mayo has to be exact. Big Kahuna was spot on. The katsu was crispy and juicy tender. I got the sauce (a trio) on the side, back home it's ketchup based and so it's a little different as I remember. I will add that I was home in Hawaii recently and saw that some places had a similar trio of sauces so maybe that's spot on too. The loco moco was also very good. The burger was well seasoned, tender and juicy. The key ingredient is the gravy, if it came out of a package or a jar, Big Kahuna fooled me cause it tasted homemade. Their savory gravy tied the rice, egg and burger all together. Big Kahuna is a great place when you're hungry for the taste of some Hawaiian plate lunches. read more

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Came in based on reviews on Yelp. When I went to Hawaii I enjoyed the flavoring of the food and thought this would be comparable. I was greeted right away and after asking for suggestions settled on the shrimp plate and teriyaki chicken. The service was pretty quick. We enjoyed our meals and everything was served at the right temperature. I'd definitely come again. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside has seating and was pretty quiet.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is seating upstairs but I didn't check that out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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The fish sandwich is really really good. As is the rice and fries. It's all very good.

If I lived closer, Big Kahuna would be a regular meal choice for me. The food was fantastic, and the restaurant itself was a cool setting. I ordered the kalua pork plate and musubi. Would honestly be able to split a plate, as the portions were pretty large, but I didn't mind having leftovers. Appreciated the staff and environment while we waited for our takeout. Clearly a team that enjoys their jobs and I'd definitely recommend making a trip to check this spot out. read more

Big Kahuna - Burgers Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Ordered some delivery from DoorDash while here for a work meeting. Part of my order was missing on delivery, but I can't fault the restaurant for that as I'm not sure where the problem came from. The food though, was stellar. I went with the chicken katsu and it was so tasty - the rice was delicious as well and the fries were flavorful and tasted just like the fries we'd get when in Hawaii. This spot really hit the spot and I'd definitely try more of their options whenever I'm next in the area! read more

Great food. If you like BBQ - you'll love this place! Not southern or Memphis, or Detroit BBQ , this is Hawaiian BBQ. read more

Big Kahuna - Burgers Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

We recently went to the Clays Mill Road location. All plates come with Plates are served with macaroni salad and sticky rice dressed with house chili sauce, spicy mayo, and sweet soy. My wife had the Spam and Eggs, which is grilled Spam with two over eggs. She had the Avocado Fries, battered avocado spears with spicy mayo, sweet soy and house chili sauces I had the Katsu, which consists of panko fried pork dressed in spicy mayo, sweet soy, and house chili sauce that is incrediable. The service is first-rate and combined with a true Island feeling. The atomsphere is great, very welcoming, and an excellent example of the Polynesia culture and a great ambiance to the place that is very welcoming and inviting. read more

Big Kahuna - Burgers Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

The restaurant was definitely unique. I am very curious if this is Authentic. I believe it is said to be Authentic. The location was good and the restaurant it self looked super cool. The food was fresh, hot and good. Very flavorful. It was a great experience and they for me and my kids and I'm sure we will be back again. read more

Big Kahuna - Menu - Burgers Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Have yet to have a bad meal here. Food is in my eyes better than most in Maui. Been here a week and just about ate every meal here. This place don't miss! read more

Big Kahuna - Hawaiian Sun (dealers choice) Hawaiian Sun (dealers choice) - Burgers Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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The food portions here are great and the employees seem to always be having a good vibe. The katsu and the fries are very good, everyone I've talked to that goes here also raves about it read more

Every time I'm in Lexington, I love stopping here for lunch. Everything tastes amazing and leaves me craving the fries until the next time I'm in the area. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe is fun and casual.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 11/10 would always recommend. I got the katsu sandwich and Hawaiian fries. My friend got the avocado fries that were absolutely amazing. Service is also really friendly. read more

Big Kahuna - Katsu Sandwich, Hawaiian Style Fries - Burgers Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Ordered Big Kahuna through Door Dash for a Hawaiian movie night at home. First - we love Big Kahuna! It is such a unique place for Lexington! I am going to say, door dash was a miss for this order. I think the food was too warm and there was way too much sauce on everything, so the macaroni salad was warm and everting was too saucy. The pork katsu was still delicious, as was the spam musabj. Coconut shrimp was a bit overdone, but still tasty with the sweet chili sauce. Definitely don't pass this place up! read more

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Delicious! [[HIGHLIGHT]]And the place was packed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'll definitely return again. Thanks Big Kahuna!

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I love this place the ambiance was so great[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] the food was incredible and the service was great.

When the fire department and police department was there getting lunch you can believe the food is excellent! read more

Big Kahuna - On the wall - Burgers Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

We have ordered from here a few times and keep going back! We have only ordered through door dash, which has been great! The food is absolutely delicious! We truly miss living in Hawaii and this brings back all the happiness! Thank you for bringing the Aloha spirit to Kentucky! read more

Big Kahuna - Got the Mac salad, Hawaiian fries, chicken teriyaki, and white rice. Delicious!! - Burgers Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great little hidden gem in a converted house.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The katsu was fantastic- great taste and nice crunch on the coating. Loved the sauce combo that was on the meat and rice. Even the Mac salad had a little unexpected something extra in the taste. Definitely recommend and will be back first chance I get next time I'm in town. Look for a few parking spots behind the house and next door. read more

Big Kahuna - Katsu and sticky rice with a great mix of sauces and special macaroni salad - Burgers Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

My husband and I were on our way home to Cincy from a trip to Red River Gorge and were starving after a long hike. A quick Yelp search showed that Big Kahuna was one of the top spots to eat in Lexington. We love Hawaiian cuisine, so we decided to stop. SO glad we did. The parking is a little awkward as you have to pass the restaurant to get to the lot, but it's plenty spacious and only a very short walk to the front door. My husband got the kalua pork plate and I got the coconut shrimp plate. We also got some masubi to split. We were impressed with the prices and loved our food! The rice on the lunch plates comes dressed with sweet soy and spicy mayo and it was great to have that added flavor to the white rice. The mac salad is simple, but exactly as it should be for Hawaiian mac salad. The kalua pork was flavorful and moist. The coconut shrimp were large and cooked perfectly. The musubi was not the best I've ever had, but I still enjoyed it! I jsut felt the spam was a little different than what I am used to. Would still get it again. The Hawaiian BBQ sauce is good-- sweet and tangy. The inside is CLEAN and decorated so fun. The staff were super friendly and made the experience that much better. I am so excited to have found this great spot in Lexington and will certainly stop again on trips to the RRG. read more

We still love coming to Big Kahuna! Not once have we ever been disappointed! Today we had the blackened mahi. Definitely has some bite! Absolutely delicious and a huge portion of food. You can easily get two meals out of an order. The staff is always friendly and hopping around the restaurant getting food out quickly. Everyone always looks happy when they are there too! read more

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Wanting to try something new my husband suggested we try Big Kahuna after seeing good reviews on Yelp. We arrived around 5:30 on a weekend night and were able to get a parking spot right out front. Be careful where you park though because they have signs posted that you will be towed by the surrounding businesses if you park in their spaces. Patrons order at the counter, take a number, and find a table. There are a lot of menu options to choose from- I chose the mahi sandwich and my husband got he coconut shrimp plate. We split a side of edamame and that was more than enough food for both of us and our toddler (who really enjoyed the macaroni salad!). The food was delicious and the portion size was generous. The restaurant itself is very clean and kept up nicely. My only complaint was that the music was a little too loud - but granted our table was underneath the speaker. We will be back! read more

Big Kahuna - Burgers Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Came here with a group of 12 people and all our food was brought to us at the same time and hot! I got the tofu plate and it was delicious; everyone raved about the sticky rice! I'm dairy free and there were so many options for me. Staff was so friendly and helpful, especially knowledgeable about allergies. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Loved the art inside, as it made the place super vibey.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 12/10 would go back if we lived in the area!! read more

What a great place in the heart of Lexington. Big Kahuna did not disappoint. Their portion size and prices were amazing. The flavors were spot on in all the dishes we tried. Big Kahuna burger was so good. The Swiss cheese with the grilled pineapple, bacon, and sauce made for one tasty burger. Fries were coated and had flavor and crunch. Macaroni salad was creamy and delicious. Maui Mahi sandwich had at least 6 ounces of fish and was spectacular. Pork barbecue sandwich was huge and so good. All of it was cooked well and service was fast and easy. It was clean and easy to find seating. Parking area is a bit small, be prepared to maneuver around a little. We can't wait to come back! This is our go to for great, fast, and affordable food with an Hawaiian flair in Lexington, KY! read more

Big Kahuna - Big Kahuna Burger and Fries - Burgers Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky