This time around, I decided to make a trip back to Big Kahuna's Pizza, and that time, I ordered a pizza. I ordered the Kanaka and it wasn't too bad. It was a bit on the small side, but was filling. I even got some dessert to take home with a Triple D brownie. Overall, Big Kahuna totally redeemed themselves and made my experience here worth it. Thanks so much...as I'm hoping to come back here again sometime with a friend in hopes we'll eat here again. read more

Big Kahuna's Pizza - 7" Kanaka pizza. I ate it all...and very filling. - Pizza Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Update on Big Kahuna's Pizza the other day I ordered take out . I ordered garlic spinach minus tomatoes, cheese pizza and Meat lovers . Side order of their delicious garlic cheese balls . I've noticed you need to eat their garlic cheese balls right away by the time I got home the cheese was already hard . Support local read more

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1-25-26 Last night, phone ordered dinner from the airport as our flight from Lihue back to Honolulu was delayed. 20 minutes quoted for a Sumo pizza. I was told only 7 inch since ran out of the 12 inch size. Sure, that's fine. I'd like to order dessert please. The female voice told me what was available and once I heard we have a new one, coconut mochi. I was sold. The 7 inch size was loaded with all the wonderful ingredients of a Sumo pizza, good for one person/ like a personal pan pizza size. Tried the coconut mochi this morning. Probably the first time I didn't immediately devour a dessert. The slice comes in a clear plastic container. I cut it in half to share and marveled at the nice crust edge. The flavor was indeed like a homemade butter mochi made with love. So if you are near the airport, across from Dunkin' Donuts, enter the armed gate. You might enjoy their various pizzas but if you LOVE butter mochi, try it here - very good! read more

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Sumo pizza is the thing to get! I took off the pepperoni and olives so I could taste the pork underneath it and it was delicious! read more

Big Kahuna's Pizza - Sumo Special 7" - Pizza Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Looking for something different from the usual big chains like Pizza Hut or Papa John's? Big Kahuna Pizza by the airport is worth a try. They've been serving up their pies for years, and they've got some fun specialty options you won't find anywhere else. Just a heads-up: their pizzas run a bit smaller than the typical "large" from the other guys, but the flavor makes up for it. You might want to grab a few of their famous garlic cheese balls. They come in a 6 or 12 pack, and honestly, the 12 is the way to go since most people end up eating more than one. Guilty as charged! read more

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I can just taste the Paisano pizza toppings as I look at the photos. There is absolutely NOTHING bad about Big Kahuna's! Fresh ingredients assembled by the finest pizza makers in the state, reflects in the flavor of the finished product. A friend orders the sandwiches and said they are also very good. Two sizes depending on your appetite. Usually really busy at lunch sometimes not making any more pizzas bc they sold out, but still do sandwiches and famous cheeseballs. These delectable buttery, cheesy balls are soft and fluffy. Once paired w marinara sauce, it's game over. No sharing! Get your own!! Lots of stalls in the gated parking lot. Take a ticket and get it validated. Restaurant is not very spacious inside, however, there are several places to sit and eat. Thank you, Grubhub for offering delivery! read more

Big Kahuna's Pizza - Custom: Pep, Sausage, Mushrooms, Red onions. - Pizza Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Tiny overpriced Pizza. And they don't honor their advertised promotion. There's so many better pizza places nearby read more

Big Kahuna's Pizza - The worst pizza place. They don't honor their promotion. - Pizza Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Big Kahuna's Pizza located on Paiea St near the airport. Love their Pizzas . The crust makes it cravable. Oh and the Garlic Cheese Balls are to die for . Wonderful baked pillows of dough topped with lots of garlic and ooey gooey cheesy goodness. We had the Barbecue Chicken and Pepperoni 6" pizzas as well. Everything was amazingly delicious . Service was great. Nice casual dining room decorated with nostalgic memories. read more

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Haven't been here in a very long time. Lucky for me, my kids picked me up from the airport and came straight here for dinner. First time I had to eat were their garlic cheese balls. Delicious just as I remembered. The kids ordered two kinds of pizza: the chorizo one and a sweet chicken one. Both tasted good because you can't beat homemade pizzas but I'm more of a spicy girl so the chorizo one was the winnah! Best welcome home dinner yet! read more

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I used to love this place so much but I haven't been in years. Was in the area so I was so excited to eat it again. Honestly, it was just ok. Not bad but wasn't as good as I remembered it being. I was most excited for the garlic cheese balls. They didn't have as much flavor as they did before. I feel like it used to be almost too garlicky but now it's kinda bland. Pizza also is kinda bland even though they put a lot of sauce. Not a lot of toppings (see picture) pork was a little light. I would come back to try something else like a sandwich but I would not get the same pizza or the garlic cheese balls again. Service was fine, not very friendly but quick considering they make the food fresh, around 20 min. read more

Big Kahuna's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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There will always be a special place in my heart for Big Kahuna's Pizza. They used to be in a nondescript wooden bldg off Puuloa road, between Kellys Coffee Shop and 99 Ranch. In those days just one of many faceless wooden bldgs that could easily make you miss them. Keawe trees and nameless wooden bldgs- that location was easy to miss. But now, Whenever we have an airport pick up, Big Kahunas was in the conversation as to what to get on the way home. A while back, they relocated to a strip mall near the airport making it much more convenient to pick up. Their pizzas are not "authentic" but they are oh, so, good. Of course the garlic cheese balls will always be a can't miss item for pick up. Pizza of choice? The Sumo Special- their everything but the kitchen sink concoction. They have great hot sub sandwiches too. If you are in the airport area or hankering for local style pizza, Big Kahuna fits the billl. read more

With so much good local cuisine who comes to HI to eat Pizza? Apparently we do. With the number of reviews and ratings we couldn't resist. It's small, 6 tables with a long wait time. About 25 mins for our 12" Sumo Special. We were told up front there was a wait. In reality it only took 15 mins for our hot, messy & gooey pizza to arrive. No complaints, it was ridiculously delicious. The thin crust was completely covered with ingredients( too many to list) The only reason we saw cheese is because it was on top. I was a little skeptical about the $26 price tag on a 12" pie. That ended at the 1st bite. I've been eating pizza for more years and in multiple countries than I'd like to admit to. This was, by far, the best pizza I've ever eaten. I don't rave about much, these guys earned it. If you're reading this review you're looking for great pizza. Look no further, this is it. They also support our armed forces. If you're military or veteran bring proof for a small discount. read more

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Always recommend these peeps! Friendly peeps and always attentive with fast service! Food was delicious as always and portions to me was generous for what you get! Lots of parking and validated for automated system. read more

I been coming here since they first open & I must say, it gets better & better with taste. The "white" pizza is BOMB! As for their chicken wings & garlic balls, to die for. I would eat here everyday if only I live closer... read more

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Food was OK. The customer service sucks. The girl that works in the back has horrible customer service would I come back mmm maybe.. I had the California club. It tasted OK. read more

Big Kahuna's Pizza - Da California Club Sandwich , Garlic Cheese Balls (7) - Pizza Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I had the Da New Yorker sandwich with some changes. I had them keep it simple adding only pastrami, muster, and peppers. I was fantastic! Next time I am in Honolulu I will be back. read more

We really like this place. We actually like getting the mini pizzas and getting the variety to eat and mix up. We usually order 6 of them. Service is pretty fast in our opinion and they are always so nice. This place is cute and quaint. Not the most seating but not necessarily the least. We come here about every other month. read more

Always a go to place for me anytime I'm at the airport or by Pearl Harbor NavSta!!! Great pizzas, sandwiches,... the garlic cheeseballs!! Awesome!!! read more

Haven't had big kahuna in years. My friend insisted on going so we ordered a couple pizzas. Got the sumo which has lots of meats and veggies on it. It was loaded with toppings though I wish it had a little more kalua pig. The kanaka had bbq sauce and kalua pig on it. The bbq sauce was overwhelming and too much. The garlic cheese balls were just as delicious as I remember it. Prices have risen by a few dollars since I last visited but it was still decent quality and service. read more

Big Kahuna's Pizza - Kanaka Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Soooo good We ordered online to skip the long lines and pickup was easy. The staff was super nice and even hooked us up with an extra pizza because they made one too many, mahalo! We got the Sumo, White Cheese, and the extra pizza was sausage & pepperoni. All of them were straight bangers, serious kanak attack after. Garlic cheese balls + BK's Triple D's cheeeeehooooo broke da mouth Inside feels welcoming and family vibes. Parking's a little annoying and we missed our turn, but this spot is 100% a pizza staple. Gotta come back for sure! read more

Big Kahuna's Pizza - White Pizza Garlic Cheese Balls (7) Sumo Special Sausage & Pepperoni Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Tried some new items! Their Sandwiches have excellent soft toasted bread. Ham & Mushroom sandwich with a 5 cheese blend : Provolone, Cheddar, Mozzarella, Romano, and Parmesan. Really good. The New Yorker sandwich was great with a slightly charred Pastrami, pickles and cheese. Lots of flavor! TRY THIS! Pulled Pork sandwich with mayo and BBQ sauce was filling! Very flavorful! A local fave! Chicken Wings with BBQ & Ranch dipping sauce on the side. Pretty Large Wings. Refrigerated Brownie with white chocolate ganache was a sweet treat! :) MAHALO! read more

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My husband ordered online as we were headed to a friends house, our food was hot and ready by the time we got to the restaurant. The service was so quick and the staff was very nice helping us collect our order. We ordered 2 12" pizzas, some of the garlic bread balls, and this dessert fudge item and it was all super unique. I can honestly say I haven't had anything like it. My husband didn't tell me what he ordered originally so I got to blindly taste them and the Kalua pork pizza was my personal favorite, it was super cheesy and the bbq sauce complimented the pork so nicely without over powering it. The Mexican pizza was good with a bit of spice, I was surprised because I didn't know it was a Mexican pizza and it looks like a standard supreme pizza as first glance but it was a nice surprise. We got the garlic bread as well and personally was not my favorite, the flavor was good but the bread balls were pretty inconsonant, some had all the toppings of cheese and garlic and then some of the bottom ones were just soaked in butter. As for the dessert I personally do not like fudge so I did not give it a go but my husband loved it and said he would go out of his way to get just the dessert again. Overall I would order again from here and I am excited to try more unique items on the menu. read more

Big Kahuna's Pizza - 12" Kickin Kalua Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I've had pizza here before but somehow, what's even better is the sandwiches! The New Yorker has pastrami and slaw. Very saucy, almost too saucy but that pastrami meat flavor still comes through. The sandwiches are huge. Huge. Easily enough for two normal eaters; small eaters might get 3 meals even. Worth a try. Get the garlic balls if you need extra. read more

Big Kahuna's Pizza - Half meat half white - Pizza Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We came during lunch time and it was so crowded! You might have to wait in line to sit down since the space is pretty small. The menu was very extensive, but no worries! The employees were really good at giving you suggestions on what to order based on what you like! We ordered the personal size pizzas and it was surprisingly pretty big! It was also so tasty! Next, we got their chicken wings and I love how crispy and juicy it was! We also got their sandwich and surprisingly, this was my favorite one! The meat were so juicy and tasty and just everything combined was really tasty. We can't forget about their garlic cheese balls! It was pretty tasty, but I wish it was a little more garlicky and cheesy! But it was definitely worth the try! Service was also really fast! Definitely check them out! read more

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This is a hidden gem near airport! Sandi's were best I had on the island, straight broke da mouf!!! Service was quick and friendly and it is a small friendly little spot that takes you somewhere. Mad I didn't come here before. On island for a year and I didn't try till the day I leave! But will be back Sandwiches. Pizza and brownies. Man this spot was great. read more

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I really like their pizza. Good toppings and reasonably priced. I also appreciate how there's personal pan size is enough for an individual. Their sandwiches with the same pizza toppings were interesting. Their garlic knots were good but maybe more garlic would make it better. read more

Big Kahuna's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Long wait time but the pizzas and garlic bread ball are delicious and worth the wait. Approximate maybe an hour or so wait time. 5 stars considering the food and 4 stars for the wait time. Unfortunately unable to choose stars at this moment. read more

The food here is always delicious. One of my favorite places when I'm by the airport. Always grab an order of garlic cheeseballs. Pizzas are always delicious. When I get a chance to sit down it's always relaxed but usually I'm on the go so I order ahead and out the door. Even better was the owner walking around giving samples of the coconut butter mochi read more

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Big Kahuna Pizza is the spot where epic flavors meet island vibes. Known for their signature KANAKA (kah-na-kan) oven roasted shredded Kälua pork on our sweet & tangy hawallan bbq sauce, topped w/green onions--along with their famous garlic cheese balls, with over 12 million sold since 1994. Crafted with fresh ingredients and a whole lot of love, every bite is an experience to remember. The dinning area is small but perfect to grab and go or a quick lunch. The workers at the counter are friendly and helpful. Free validated parking. Located conveniently near the airport, Hickam and Pearl Harbor. I remember going there a lot when I was stationed at HAFB. read more

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What in the holy heavenly pizza did I just eat??!! This was the most delicious pizza I've ever had and I have eaten alot of pizza -- including in Italy. That pork is killer and the sauce on top. Oof! Ahhhmazing! There's a bit of a wait but you can just order ahead. Keep doing what you're doing y'all! read more

Big Kahuna's Pizza - The Sumo Special - Pizza Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

A friend of mines is a frequent customer at this establishment. She would rave to me how good their food is. I love pizza and anything garlic bread. My husband & I decided to dine here for lunch. We got the cheese garlic balls/rolls? And the sumo personal pan pizza. First off - this is a made to order pizza place. I thought they sold pizza slices but no they only offer personal pan sizes & up. The cheese garlic balls/rolls were a solid 3.5/5 for me. I had high expectations because of my friend. It was more on the cheesy side and my first bite was with the roll that had the slightest amount of cheese. The sumo pizza was a 4/5 for me though. I really loved how it was overloaded with so much toppings. Not a lot of places top off their pizza with a ton of toppings. I personally couldn't enjoy my meal because it was extremely hot inside. I'm not sure if the ac was broken that day I went in. But that's why I removed a star to my review. The workers overall were very nice & friendly, the restaurant itself was clean all around. I can't wait to go back & try other things on their menu as well. read more

Big Kahuna's Pizza - Sumo Special - Pizza Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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"Eat It" - Weird Al Yankovic * who the heck measures the pizzas?* - I did. The reason I did this was when I went to pick it up, the order looked tiny for $70.00. The sizes did not add up (see below) My husband rates this place a 4.5, I rate it a 3.0. It's been about 30 yrs since I last went to Big Kahuna's back when they had a cool little shack-like dive in a parking lot by Mapunapuna, and I remember the Cheesy Balls being super good as well as the food. PARKING: validated parking at the Airport Trade Center. The parking ticket scanner SUCKS but this is not factored into this review. ORDER ONLINE: avoid the walk-in 20 to 30 min wait if you order out. If you join their frequent buyer program for free, you get points where you can get free cheesy balls, or use points for purchase. Checking in on Yelp will get you no perks. EATING IN: small eating area with limited seating, glad I took out. Plus, we like to drink beer while eating our pizza, so we just took out. VALUE: Another one of those places where they ask for a tip out-right when you order. Adding tip plus tax added another $10+ dollars to the order. Tip for takeout, really? Value for food 3.0 rating The small pizzas are supposedly 7 inches. The large pizzas are 12 inches. I measured the small, they are all 6 inches or smaller, the large is 11 inch - I figured the cooked size was smaller than the raw size, so either shrinkage or shrink-flation. Small Eggplant Pizza: $9.95, small chunks of eggplant, sundried tomatoes, carmelized onions, dijon vinaigrette. Thick and doughy with lots of crust vs ingredients. I am eating a handful of cashews after eating this pizza as I am still hungry. Unsatisfying. 3.0. Small Mexican Pizza: $9.95, smoked bacon, chorizo, black beans and jalapeno. 4.5 rating. Small Texas Pizza: $9.95, beef brisket, onions and BBQ sauce. 4.5 rating. Big Sumo Special: $23.95, pepperoni, ham, Italian and Portuguese sausage, bacon, kalua pork, onions, tomatoes, black olives, mushroom. 4.5 rating. Cheesy Balls: $6.95 for 7-pieces. Flavorless gobs of dough with flavorless gobs of congealed, solid cheese with a few pieces of dried garlic - not worth re-heating but will dump into trash. Not good at all and I don't see what the hype is all about. 2.0 rating. Total including tax and "tip" - $70.00 (rounded up the $69.00). Not a very good value, in my opinion. My family liked this place better than I did, but for 3 small pizzas, a large pizza and a tasteless glob of dough for more than $1.00 a piece was a deal-breaker. Return factor: them - yes! me - no. I will go back to the tried and true dine-in at JJ Dolan's, Giovanni's, or Boston's. The price for value is too dismal at Big Kahuna's. read more

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If you're ever near Daniel Inouye Airport on Oahu and craving pizza, come check it out! Located across the street from McDonalds park in the secure lot. Inside you will find a small but busy restaurant. It is what anyone would expect to find pizza in Hawaii. Great staff and great food, great combination! read more

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How have I never reviewed Big Kahuna's? I enjoy it every time we decide to order here. Service is friendly. Wait times are expected because they bake it fresh, so definitely place an order ahead of time. Their dough is so delicious and they make it fresh in-house. It makes the pan pizza unique and savory. We normally get pepperoni but the specialties are yum too. The sandwiches are so good- we've had the California club and the paniolo brisket. The texture of fluffy bread on the inside with a nice toast on the outside. The ingredients are not skimpy and the sandwiches are full of flavor. The large is actually enough for two meals for me but sometimes that bread is too good that I polish it off. The parking is ample and free for two hours. Definitely give them a try. We will keep coming back. read more

Haven't been to Big Kahunas in awhile. Fast, friendly service, good prices,, and great food!

Man this place used to be my favorite pizza place. Unfortunately they sold to new owners and it just isn't the same anymore. Tried it a few months ago thinking ah maybe just a bad batch. But today confirmed it isn't good anymore. Won't be coming back here anymore unfortunately. So much memories here. read more

It's been a minute since I've been here. First of all: great location, lots of parking, first 2 hours are free, just make sure you get your ticket validated. The restaurant staff was very friendly and patient, and since we got there before lunch there was tons of seating. We ordered a couple 7" pizzas, and I was craving that pan-style crust with the slightly burnt edges. We got the sumo and the grilled eggplant, and neither disappointed, just like I remembered. The sumo was delicious, tons of toppings. I also got a couple of large sandwiches to go: the California Club and the New Yorker. They were $11 and $12 respectively, which is on the cheaper end compared to other places where sandwiches can be around $16-18. The New Yorker was pretty tasty, good soft bread, crunchy cabbage and pickles, and a good amount of meat. The club had some tasty chicken that went well with the bacon and ham. Ok, got those out of the way. On to the bad. I seriously considered giving only 3 stars because of their garlic cheese balls. They were wayyyyy under par, nothing like I remembered. They used to be buttery and super cheesy, with garlic, just like the name says. One look at the photo and you'll see they failed miserably. I was disappointed, I was looking forward to them. But everything else was great, hence 4 well-deserved stars. Just tighten up on those garlic cheese balls and I'll be back. This place is a local pizza landmark with awesome pies and cool ingredients. read more

Big Kahuna's Pizza - 7" pizzas: Sumo on the bottom, eggplant on the top. Both were very good. - Pizza Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The best pizza on the island!!! Shout out to the employee, Emily!! Thank you for being so kind & patient! I had the sumo special 10/10 & white pizza 100/100!!! The white pizza is my absolute fav!! I highly recommend! Definitely not a place that's stingy with da toppings, they packed da hell of my pizza! Mahalo nui loa! read more

Where have I been? The Big Kahuna is a family owned restaurant located near the airport. Quaint restaurant that serves very tasty pizzas and sandwiches. They use only the best ingredients and bake their pizza dough and bread FRESH DAILY!!! The cheesy balls were very delicious! The texture of the bread was baked to perfection! Just enough density in the bread, topped with delicious gooey cheese! Nice appetizer to prepare your palate for the pizzas to come. The pesto pizza with roasted red peppers was incredibly delicious. This is best enjoyed with your eyes closed. The combination of pesto and roasted red peppers with just the right amount of cheese was surprisingly super tasty. I will return to Da Big Kahuna again. Next time will be to try their sandwiches. I have been dreaming of the pastrami sandwich. The staff were very helpful and nice. Such genuine folks who want you to have an awesome dining experience. These are the local businesses that we all need to support. Next time you're in the area, you MUST go to Da Big Kahuna. read more

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This is a very good sandwich spot. It's clean. Staff is super friendly. The sandwiches are really tasty and made to order. Plenty of easy parking. If you need a quick yummy lunch this is your spot read more

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