OMGEEE!! SO 100% killer, deliciousness , scrumptious, authentic and finger licking good, this place is the real deal, Does not disappoint, PLEASE GO NOW!! thank you guys, I trusted you!! So friendly and hospitable.. read more

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Wow. I am horny for this food. We stopped here on the way home from seeing the volcanoes to be honest just desperate for any food, but did not expect to find somewhere so yummy. By far the best food we've had on the big island yet. So good I forgot to get a picture for yall. We got the Philly cheese steak and jalapeño smash burger. Both delicious and good portion size for the price. read more

Jason and his team did an outstanding job catering our wedding! Food is our love language and Da Bomb BBQ did not disappoint! We wanted to do a more casual food truck situation, but there was no skimp on taste, and no one went hungry! 10/10 would recommend to anyone getting married on the Big Island! He made us som appetizers consisting of pulled pork nachos and brisket sliders, and then a BBQ feast for the dinner portion, all in eco friendly disposable plates! People are still talking about the food, thank you guys! read more

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Jason is the man and his food is phenomenal, been meaning to track him down since I moved south and he did not disappoint. Highly highly recommend, some of the best grinds you'll find anywhere read more

Jason has been perfecting his talent for bar-b-cue for so many years and the food is Da Bomb! These hours are not correct. He serves Ocean View and Discovery Harbor and his food is worth locating! Incredible brisket, pulled pork, etc.! read more

Amazing barbecue in an unexpected location. Meat was tender with a tangy barbecue sauce. Friendly service. Lemonade was refreshing too. read more

Da Bomb BBQ - Mixed plate with dirty rice and beans & grilled cheese with pulled pork - Food Trucks Near Me - Naalehu, Hawaii

The Big Island has needed some good BBQ, and Da Bomb BBQ is definitely worth trying. LOCATION AND AMBIANCE: I came across Da Bomb BBQ during Hilo's April "Food Truck Friday" at the bottom of Waianuenue Ave in the lot just below Hilo Hostel. There were two really nice guys who had a tent set up and were selling BBQ ribs and brisket, and they had a smoker set up on site, so you know the food was made fresh. I'm not sure where they're usually located, but I'm glad that they were at Food Truck Friday so I could try their food. FOOD: Like many food trucks, the menu had just a few items: BBQ ribs ($12), brisket ($15), combo ($15), and iced tea. I tried the brisket, and it was good. The plate had two large slices of brisket (maybe 1 cm thick by 6 inches long by 2 inches wide) with a sauce (not sure what kind), baked beans, and cole slaw. The brisket was tender and fatty. The cole slaw and beans were good too, but not anything super special. I was expecting the iced tea ($1/cup) to be Southern sweet tea, but it was just regular iced tea. SERVICE AND COST: The guys were really nice, and the portion size seemed to fit the price pretty well. I had snacked a couple of hours earlier in the day, so I actually only ate half of my meal and felt pretty satisfied. OVERALL: I enjoyed my food and was generally happy that Hilo even had a Food Truck Friday, so I'd recommend this place to friends. The Big Island doesn't have a lot of this type of BBQ, and the food was pretty good, so Da Bomb BBQ gets 4 stars based on the quality of this type food for the Big Island. If we were in the South, however, this place would probably get a 3. read more

Da Bomb BBQ - Brisket, cole slaw, and beans - Food Trucks Near Me - Naalehu, Hawaii

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Best food truck on the Big Island. Everything on the menu is dank. I love the pulled pork Mac and cheese and the brisket Philly. Best pilly on the island. Very reasonably priced and I'm always full. read more

This is a very bittersweet review for me. While this is far and away the best BBQ I've ever had in Hawaii, I don't think I'll be able to have it again in the foreseeable future, which makes me sad. That said, the name is very appropriate. This BBQ was seriously 'Da Bomb.' Having had this brought to me from downtown Hilo's Chowdowntown food truck event, I didn't know at all what to expect. All I knew is that apparently it smelled amazing. So when I finally did get my food, I was more than pleasantly surprised, and it wasn't even really that warm by the time it got to me. I got a mixed plate that consisted of beef ribs, BBQ chicken, beans, cornbread, and slaw (naturally). The ribs were awesome. Right on par with the best of 'em that I've ever had. Meat that fell off of the bone and that was flavorful throughout, including the sauce. As good as they were, though, the chicken is was really stole the show for me. Without a doubt, it was the most tender chicken that I think I've probably ever eaten, BBQ or otherwise. And yet, it still managed to have a great consistency and stayed together really well. Similar to the ribs, the chicken was extremely flavorful throughout, with the added deliciousness of the sauce it was paired with. The cornbread was really great. It's not super often that I get to eat cornbread that isn't homemade, but these guys really knocked it out of the park. It was soft and tasty and I wish I could've had one more piece! The beans were basically your normal refried beans that you would get with a lot of BBQ, but that's not to say that they were really good. They were still better than a lot that I've had elsewhere. The slaw was also quite nice. Coming full circle to why it's so bittersweet for me to write this: from what I understand, unless they are catering an event for you, Da Bomb operates mainly out of Ocean View/Kona, which is a bit of a trek for me, being here in Hilo. That said, the fact that I'd actually contemplate driving all the way out to get something from them should be proof enough that if you ever have the opportunity, you should one hundred percent try Da Bomb. You really won't regret it. read more

Da Bomb BBQ - Mixed plate. BBQ chicken and beef ribs. - Food Trucks Near Me - Naalehu, Hawaii

I ordered a BBQ at brisket sandwich on 2/27/2019 in the Lowe's parking lot. I honestly have to say that was the best bbq brisket in the universe! I highly recommend trying it out!!! I can't wait to get my hands on another bbq dish from this place!!! AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!! read more

Came here for a quick bite and it was good. We were heading back to resort and wanted something island ish bit good. This hit the mark! Great to support local business too! read more

Saw the sign for this place when they were parked by Lowe's. Perfect stop for lunch. Ribs were amazing, brisket was bliss and the sides were all super tasty. Awesome! read more

Yes please!! Had the best biscuits & gravy at the Waimea rodeo for the 4th of July. Really tasty. Will look for the them again!!

Can't say I've gotten the honor of tasting the chef's BBQ, but if his food is as good a person as he is, it's gotta be spot on!! Kisses to the chef :) xoxoxo read more

Hands down best bbq on island, in my opinion. A Philly Cheesesteak with BRISKET!? Yes PLEASE! Consistently awesome, great prices, good sides, people are so nice too. If this ever turned into a sit-down place, where you open the doors and walk into a Smokey wall of glory, I might eat there every day. And they cater!!!!!! read more