This was my first time. I like that they offer 3 sides with your meat. I had the baked beans, coleslaw and potato salad. All three were very tasty. Not your standard sides. I would just order the sides that is how good they were. I ordered the ribs. It came with 4 ribs. The sauce was really good and the ribs were meaty but not fall off the bone tender. I suggest sturdier utensils as my fork broke on the first rib. I also suggest offering extra sauce (for a fee) and provide a hand wipe for after dinner. I would also like to see a brisket Sammy. I certainly be back. The staff were friendly yet slow to acknowledge us waiting. It is located in the food court and finding a table can be a challenge in peak eating times. read more

Chee Hoo BBQ - Potato salad, baked beans and coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

They're located in Kuhio's food hall. This place was popping at 8PM on a Saturday night. I ordered the Chee Hoo combo which came with beef brisket, baby back ribs, smoked sausage, and short ribs. It was ~$30 and easily shareable with 2-3 people. Everything tasted great and I loved the smokey flavor and bbq sauce. Beef brisket and short rib were kinda tough and chewy. It came with three sides so I got cole slaw, potato salad, and Mac and cheese. Cole slaw and Mac and cheese were solid; Potato salad was just alright. They also gave one warm bun too. The reason I gave 3 stars was because service was extremely slow. It seemed like they were short staff and had one person at the cash register AND getting the food. He would take a few orders, and then grab the food. When I arrived, he was grabbing food for multiple folks so then I stood there waiting like 15 just to place my order. Then when he restarted and took my order, he took like 5 more orders before grabbing the food so then I waited even longer for another 15 min. That's 30 min of waiting! Also he wasn't serving food in the order that orders were received so it felt actually felt even longer. There needs to be a better system! Surprisingly he did a employee discount on my order. Not sure if it's because it was close to closing time. Btw they charge extra if you order to-go because of the supplies for packaging. I think food is alright but wouldn't return and wait that long for bbq. read more

Chee Hoo BBQ - Chee Hoo combo (beef brisket, baby back ribs, smoked sausage, and short ribs) - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We went to the food hall in the international market place to pick up some dinner, this BBQ spot looks good so we gave it a try, and it did not disappoint! Huge plate of food with mouthwatering smoked meat, the slaws and salads are also very yummy, plus the great music, definitely worth a try. read more

Chee Hoo BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Let this be a warning! Don't ever buy food here! This place is embarrassing! We got a brisket plate and I was so excited about it! Took our plate to go, went back to our hotel room, and was ready to eat. The meat was tough! Sooooo tough! I just chewed and chewed like it was gum. Omg disgusting! Then I tried another piece and dipped it in the sauce hoping that would help. Nope. The worst brisket I ever had! Go check the picture I took of it, I ate 2 pieces. Saved the rest for my dog. It was soooo bad. The sides were also just as bad as the tough meat! Mac and cheese was dry my kid ate it and he likes the microwave kraft cups better. The potato salad, yuck tasted weird. Coleslaw was basic like the ones you buy in Safeway. Omg I'm so disappointed!!! We ended up ordering food by the pool at the hotel we were staying at because we were so hungry and their mac and cheese was way better. Save your money and take this review serious. Just don't order from here. I truly hate to bash on businesses but man I'm truly disappointed. DONT GO HERE and NEVER EVER order the brisket. read more

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Meandering in the International Marketplace wanted to do some takeout for dinner. My regular "go-to" is Mitsuwa but was thinking outside of the box. And it had been too long a while visiting the Food Hall at The IMP. So long I didn't recognize most of it. Found a familiar eatery style but with different name. Do love me some bbq so, checking out Cheehoo BBQ was a no brainer. The friendly conversation with counter associate "Judge" made me want to try the newer eatery. So glad I did. Got the combo platter which had a little, or a lot, of just about most things. Thank you Judge for hooking this customer up! Even appreciated the extra bbq sauce in the box. Combo platter consisted of beef brisket, sausage, pork rib, kalbi beef, and three sides (I chose baked beans, potato salad, and kim cheehoo). Was it the best? No. Most meats tasty tho some on the dry side. The bbq sauce was a nice addition. My favorite meats were the fall off the bone and delicious pork ribs. Enjoyed all the sides. Would I return? Absolutely. Enjoyed a good meal. Looking forward to leftovers tomorrow and maybe the day after! Mention your kamaaina for 10pct discount. read more

the store is located inside the food hall! seating was easy to find due to the hall having a large dining area service was normal, but the food did not live up the the hype we had. we got the combo plate with brisket, ribs, & sausage and everything was super super dry and almost cold, the customer before us demanded a refund as our order was almost finished being prepared and that should've been a red flag for us. the only pro i guess can be the fact this is a large meal and good for sharing read more

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So, the sausage is good. It was probably the best thing there. The ribs were tender and not dry, but NEED the sauce. They didn't give much sauce, so I will lower the score for that. The brisket was good, but also NEEDS sauce. The beans were bad. The roll wasn't really warm. The potato salad was fine. The mac n cheese wasn't to my taste. The vibe in the food court was good. There was live music, so that was fun! I can't say anything for the service because I needed to go find a seat and let my party handle the food orders. BUT, when I did ask for a to go plate, they gave me one. After you eat, you clean your plate and put it in the bin over the trash can. I would say the combo is too pricey for what you get. It would be best to order one choice in my opinion. read more

Chee Hoo BBQ - In the back corner. - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Conveniently located in the International Market Place, this place is great! It's surrounded by great food and bars in the food hall, and it was pretty easy to find a seat on a Saturday night. The food was amazing---I got the Kalbi short ribs, which were incredible. The kimchi might be some of the best I've had, and the mac and cheese + garlic rice were so good. Your food comes on a tray and you pick it up at the counter, but the service was great in terms of the portions they give you. It's a little expensive, but you get a lot of food. read more

Chee Hoo BBQ - Kalbi short ribs, garlic rice, kimchi, mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Food was SO delicious. Huge portion and we all had leftovers! The worker was so friendly and gave us his recommendations. This is located in the food hall walking around waikiki so it's very conveniently placed! Great vibes and lots to do in this area. Would definitely come back again. read more

Chee Hoo BBQ - Garlic shrimp plate and Kalbi Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Right after my friend and I checked in at the hotel, we headed to Kūhiō Ave Food Hall for dinner in Hawaii time. He was from the east coast. So, this would be his late after midnight snack. We looked at all of the food vendors, Choo Hoo BBQ was the only one close to both of our palates. First, it's all meats. Second, smokehouse in the middle of Waikiki sounds exotic. Third, the long line moved fast. The menu screens changed too fast. I had to take pictures and read them from my phone. I didn't see the paper menu until we got to the cash register. It was also hard to read. I wished they have a bigger print. The aroma from the smoked meat made us hungry. So, we ordered 2 plates. The Combo Plate was consisted of Brisket, 2 Ribs and Sausage with 3 sides. The other plate was half chicken with 3 other sides. Both plates came with a dinner roll. Amongst our sides, we both had 6 different varieties: Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Mac & Cheese, Chee-Hoo Garlic Rice, Kim-Chee-Hoo and Cole Slaw. Thumbs up to Mac & Cheese and Potato Salad. Thumbs down to Kim Chee because the texture was really weird. It tasted like made from frozen cabbage. The service was awesome. That was why I gave tips for this fast-food stand. I could tell they were short staffed. Both men worked so hard like they were juggling between front and back at the kitchen while managing the orders. Kudos to the skilled employees! We took our food back to the hotel. Not knowing I got a $1.50 surcharge for the sturdy paper bag. I only found that out from a photo I took during check out. I couldn't see things well because it was dark at that place. Yeah. I think I'll be back, after trying other food vendors at Kūhiō Ave Food Hall on my next visit to the island. read more

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First, the gentleman who served me was great! I ordered the kalbi plate, which was quite lean, unlike most places where the meat is tough. The marinade was spot on!! YUM! 3 side dishes of potato salad, baked beans, and mac N cheese. It was a LOT of food. The beans were the best of the 3. read more

Chee Hoo BBQ - This is the sign inside the International Shopping area. - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Nothing about this place is authentic. I got the turkey leg plate with three sides . The turkey leg was super chewy . Like overcooked or undercooked I'm not even sure . It had absolutely no flavor to it. The Mac in cheese taste like it came out of a can & then they gave me chili beans for the side and whole time I was thinking I'm getting baked beans. I paid $28 for some garbage . Ended up throwing it all away. I'm very disappointed. And the service was mid itself . Don't eat here read more

Food was fantastic! And they had a spicy sauce that can pair well if you like some spice. Service was wonderful and served with aloha. The food mall is a great place to come and get your fix at. read more

Chee Hoo BBQ - After plate - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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You get alot of food for each order. I got the jalapeno cheddar sausage and it came with 3 large sausages and 3 different sides. Sausage was good but ive had better elsewhere. The mac n cheese was delicious. Really good. The bbq beans and cole slaw were decent. My sister got the ribs and enjoyed it. The worker was super friendly. Would come back here again! read more

Chee Hoo BBQ - Sausage plate $17! Lots of food! Took half back to hotel! - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This place closes at 9 and we visited the Kuhio food hall at around 7:30 so sadly they were out of the garlic rice. We chose the potato salad, mac and cheese, and coleslaw instead for our sides. Potato salad and coleslaw were creamy and salty but the mac and cheese was pretty plain. The combo plate comes with pieces of beef brisket, 2 pork ribs, 3 Kalbi ribs, and 1 long sausage. The beef brisket was super tender and soft but the other meats had more flavor, especially the salty sausage. For a food hall/court eatery, this place is delicious! read more

Chee Hoo BBQ - Combo plate with coleslaw, mac and cheese, and potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

As someone who has tried many Hawaiian bbq places, avoid this tourist trap! So many other places with authentic flavors, properly made food and drink, plus better service. The service here was so unprofessional and unnecessary wait times. Across the street has way better food and beverage offerings. read more

Isn't there a saying " BBQ so good it'll make you wanna slap yo mama!" Well this sucked and they should slap the cook!! $30 for tasteless BBQ, undercooked baked beans, and the coleslaw was just ridiculous!! read more

It's located in the food hall, so it can be a little hard to find seating, but the ambiance is always nice with everyone and the music. Service was wonderful, he was super sweet and energetic, seemed like he enjoyed his job. Food was good overall. Ribs fell off the bone (as they should). The Mac n cheese and potato salad were our favorites with the beans as a nice "munch" in between the heavier items. Overall, would stop by again if we were craving more southern style food; great meal and portion size for the price! read more

Chee Hoo BBQ - Short ribs with mac n' cheese, beans, and potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The food looked good but was blah. The meats was cold, where the fatty pieces solidified and turned white. The potato salad was bland and the kalbi was tough and chewy. Everything was bland or just ok. The BBQ saw was just a dab...not enough to add moisture to any bite. read more

Chee Hoo BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Stop right now and read this. Rice is fire! Kimchee is off the hook! The beans are wow so smoky and whew!!! Service is incredible! They're locals of course duh! There better be lines for this place because geez! It's meats!!! Skip the pizza, skip the Mexican food, you can get that out in Cali but this! Get this now! read more

If you're looking for some legit BBQ...this is your new spot to check out if you're in Waikiki! Located inside the Kuhio Avenue Hall inside of International Marketplace. We ordered the Combo Plate ($26) which came with all the meats including ribs, sausage, brisket, short rib. PLUS 3 sides to choose. We got the Mac n cheese (not cheesy enough), potato salad, and baked beans. Bread was meh. I think my favorite meats were the sausage, short rib, and brisket. And favorite side is the beans. Enough to definitely feed 2 people! Maybe more, if you don't eat as much as we do XD Can't wait to come back here! It was tasty and mouthwatering despite some sides not up to my standards. But the meat is the star of the show anyway! read more

Chee Hoo BBQ - Combo Plate ($26) - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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These guys are top notch. $18 for a HUGE serving of beef brisket that includes 3 sides? Are you freaking kidding me? Unreal. The brisket is fantastic, the sides are good, the price is ridiculously reasonable and the service is welcoming. What else do you need? This is EASILY one of the top 3 places I've eaten in 3 weeks. Go and never regret it. VERY recommended. read more

Food is good! side also not salty! And the guy who took my order looks happy. nice service. I will come again! read more

Chee Hoo BBQ - baby back rib & beef brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Food was great! Huge portions so sharable. Great for the value you pay. Next time I'd get more ribs as they were very tender and so good!! Service was friendly albeit slow. They were working hard!! read more

Chee Hoo BBQ - Combo plate - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We were trying to eat at a different restaurant, but it was too busy so we ended up eating at this food hall. All of my friends were eating pork bbq, which I am unable to eat, so I decided to get beef bbq. EXPERIENCE I was not expecting much, but walking by the sales person was super kind. He checked in with me before closing my take out order to see that I was satisfied with the portion. Straight forward and thoughtful service. FOOD (5/5) Beef Brisket with Rice, Mac & Cheese, and Beans - This beef was sososo good! It falls apart and is easily cut with a plastic knife. It really is simple and focuses on the natural beef flavor. Highly recommend! The sides were also good, nothing stand out, but yummy as expected. OVERVIEW This was definitely a surprise find during my trip. I was very pleasantly surprised. The portion was quite large. Good flavor, very soft, and yummy sides. If you just need something quick and filling, definitely try it out! read more

Chee Hoo BBQ - Beef Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Baby back Ribs were yummy. Came with 3 sides - picked mac and cheese, potatoe salad and beans. Really good flavor and the person that took the order was helpful. Showed us the size of the ribs before we ordered so we had an idea of how big/small they were. This place is inside the food court area so there is plenty of tables to pick from! It is inside the KuHio Food court. So it is spacious enough. read more

Chee Hoo BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Meat was dry. All of it. As you see in the photo. That the most dry out, burnt kalbi I ever had. I mean why the fuck would you even try to serve that to customers. And the girl at the counter kinda give you a little attitude if you don't tilp. Saw her reaction when the gentleman before me just sign the credit card ipad. Dont waste your money, time and tastebuds here you will be highly disappointed. 2 star cause some of the sides were edible. read more

Chee Hoo BBQ - Combo plate - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The food was good, and there's no competition in town. I assume the guy at the counter was the owner, and he was very helpful. Brisket was juicy but I rarely see it in pulled form. Definitely needs more sauce utilization. read more

The boyfriend decided to eat here and got the Kalbi Shortrib Plate ($18), which includes 3 sides as well. First of all, the service was super friendly and the portions were great especially for the price. For the sides, we got the beans, mac & cheese, and cole slaw. Everything was so flavorful and I really liked that they added more sauce to the mac & cheese to keep it not dry. The way they marinated the kalbi was so delicious too. If you're feeling BBQ while in Hawaii, this spot should definitely be on your list. read more

Chee Hoo BBQ - Kalbi Shortrib Plate with beans, mac & cheese, and cole slaw. - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Ordered one combo plate, $26. Comes with three sides of your choice. Choose from kimchi, coleslaw, beans, mac n cheese, potato salad. Our plate had the following: Coleslaw, mac n' cheese, potato salad; baby back ribs, kalbi short ribs, beef brisket, spicy sausage. The coleslaw might have been sitting out long, or not cold enough, since the cabbage was a little wet. But it's not bad for a food court. Mac n' cheese was onolicious! Some of the best I've had, and I'm not actually a big fan of mac n' cheese in the first place either. Potato salad also good. The baby back ribs were full of flavor, kalbi short ribs were much more subtle, the beef brisket was unfortunately a bit dry, though some fat to make up for some of that. Spicy sausage excellent. Staff is friendly, we talked story for a while about our personal lives, wasn't too busy at 5:30pm. The portions are huge for the price. This one plate is definitely enough for two people. I ended up asking for take-out containers afterwards. Located at Kuhio Food Hall in the centre of Waikiki. One of the more affordable places in the area. It shares the food court with other vendors, seating is plenty. read more

Chee Hoo BBQ - Combo plate - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Korean BBQ short ribs were great. This is part of a food court setting where everyone in our group had something they liked. I chose this Que place and it was great. I had a huge serving of Korean short ribs. They were tender and juicy. Great sauce too. read more

Not too many words to describe our meal. Meat was dry, Mac was only that with no cheese, potato salad was bland, and the beans were undercooked. In our 3 years living here, we have never actually ate somewhere and experienced a meal as disappointing. Cashier was nice though! And there was no line (which maybe should've been our sign). Go to Dixie Grill. read more

Sooooooooooooooooo good! Had to get it twice. Great food. Ribs tdf. Gotta check it out

Came across this place tucked in the back of the Kuhio Food Hall. Ordered the Combo Platter which includes baby back ribs, kalbi ribs, sausage, and brisket and three sides. Everything was very good and cooked to perfection. I did ask for a side of their delicious BBQ sauce to dip my brisket in. There was so much food that I barely finished it. Definitely a great find. read more

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This place is good and I think a good value in Honolulu. The gentleman I believe is the owner is very caring. He can't help himself, but to give you a lot of food. read more

Food was really good and huge portions. $28 for all 4 meats plus 3 sides. That's crazy cheap compared to a lot of spots out here. The brisket is their go to but I do agree it needs a bit more sauce but it was still great. The star deduction was due to my ribs being a bit cold. Other than that I encourage everyone to try this spot. read more

I've had better bbq, my take on this place, I had the combo plate. The brisket I felt was choice cut, I smoke brisket and I'm really good at it and when you get choice it's hard to keep the lean juicy and the brisket I had here the lean was not juicy. The Mac n cheese was good but lacked flavor. I did not care for the beans at all I'm not a big kimchee fan and I thought it was just going to be normal beans it wasn't. The Mac salad was amazing, good temp too nice and chill. The sausage was yummy, the short rib was yummy, no complaints there. The random roll not warm no butter thru me off. Why add a roll? It's not helping the meal, the meal wasn't spicy so idk why there's this random roll. Maybe replace it with cornbread? The bbq wasn't bad. It was cooked in a way like you showed up at the park and there was bbq your dearest friend made. I think it was just a bit to safe. It needs some kick! Anyways check it out tell me what you think. read more

Great service and fvckim delicious BBQ!!! So effin tasty. You must go to here. Very well priced. read more

Chee Hoo BBQ - Brisket with 3 sides. $25 with tip - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Need more staff to take orders and prepare the food. Took over 30 minutes to order and get food. Brisket was overcooked and dry. No baked beans offered. Other food was pretty good. read more

Just was not good bbq. Ribs were dry. Pulled pork tasted more like roast beef could not taste any smoke. Spare ribs were tough. Bean were not cooked. Mac and cheese was dry. Service was sub par just seemed disinterested in serving me my food. read more