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    DQ Hawaiian BBQ

    4.8 (43 reviews)
    Open • 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    The mini Katsu Curry Chicken dish with steamed rice & macaroni salad
    B H.

    I've dined at DQ Hawaiian Bbq on two occasions now. Both times I ate the mini katsu curry chicken dish. Lots of food, very flavorful and reasonably price! Very courteous & friendly staff too. The restaurant is clean, neat and has lots of light. Great tasting food, good prices and wonderful experience.

    Chicken teriyaki mini, loco moco, pot stickers
    Alison K.

    10/10! First time trying this place tonight and the quality was good and the price was very affordable for the amount of food. The service was good and quick. Chill vibes inside for sure.

    The 'ono ("delicious" in Hawaiian) malasadas! Two of them got snatched before I could take the picture.
    Marilyn S.

    So it had been about a month since my cousin and I first stopped in, and I wanted to swing by again, this time with my husband and brother. I had another lovely experience here. I ordered the fried saimin again (for the table), a short rib/fried fish plate, and malasadas (again) also for the table. (I managed to take a picture this time, but not before two of the malasadas got snatched up.) My husband ordered a Spam musubi, double cheeseburger with fries and a drink; my brother, a Spam musubi and the short rib and katsu plate. I enjoyed myself this time around, just as much as the first time. My husband and brother both enjoyed their meals, and yes, they had leftovers (as did I). I'm planning on coming back again soon, this time with my teen niece in tow. My girl has a healthy appetite, and she loves Hawaiian BBQ. I'm curious if she'll be able to finish a plate by herself, while we're at the restaurant.

    Ermin t.

    Great food, friendly customer service and a chill clean place to eat. Hit the spot. I got the BBQ Beef plate and was very satisfied.

    Malasadas. Yeah we couldn't wait to eat most of them before snapping a pic
    Eric B.

    We were pleased to see a new Hawaiian bbq place open up close to home and had a a chance to try it out last night. Good decision as it turned out! The place is pleasant and clean although a bit sparse still. They're clearly working on it still but it's nice. The service was super friendly and quick and the menu is actually a bit more extensive than I initially suspected. We ordered some potstickers, which were delicious and not as thick and chewy as they often are in other places. We also got one of each type of musubi and found them all to be really good. My wife ordered the BBQ mix, which was huge (like three meals worth) and all of the meats were perfectly cooked and seasoned. I got the chicken katsu curry, crispy and tasty with a nice mild curry sauce. I could have gotten the mini version and still been full. As it was we took a LOT home. Our friend got the kalua pork and she was very happy with it also. We're suckers for malasadas and we were very pleasantly surprised to find them on the menu. Coming out hot and fresh we ate too many, but we couldn't help ourselves - that's how good they are! This is easily our favorite Hawaiian BBQ place now.

    Bbq mix plate: chicken; great flavor, short rib; chewy, teriyaki beef underneath was flavorful but fatty.
    Jason G.

    Classic Hawaiian bbq taste that won't disappoint but won't blow you out of the water. Staff was very friendly. The inside was nice and clean. Great portions, leaves you full. I got the mix BQQ plate; white rice and Mac salad exactly what you'd expect. Short rib was flavorful but chewy; a bit overcooked, teriyaki chicken had great flavor; a bit overcooked as well. And the teriyaki beef was good but fatty. Didn't expect anything amazing so I was pleased. Overall I liked it and enjoyed my meal. The teriyaki sauce and flavors really saved the dish. I'd be back, and try other aspects of the menu.

    BBQ Mix plate
    Marlene S.

    Service was nice and friendly, quiet, cleaned. Food was good; macaroni salad on point, sort ribs (ono)

    Fried saimin, spam musubi, Kalua pig and pot stickers
    Amber C.

    This place is amazing and the food was authentic. I had the chicken katsu with gravy and its was one of the best I had. The staff was friendly and lots of place to sit.

    Half & Half Plate.
    Edesa G.

    Saw on IG that they opened a 2nd location in Carmichael which is closer to me than their Elk Grove location. They recently opened a few days ago and since my husband and I were craving Hawaiian food today after a Costco run, we decided to stop by. The place is located in a plaza at a busy intersection so you can't miss it. It's located where Burger Im used to be next to Jamba Juice. There's plenty of parking spaces and when you go inside, there's also a good amount of seating. Since they just opened this location, there are still some things they need to configure like their kiosk to do self-service and their soda fountain but I didn't mind. My husband and I were seated right away and were given menus. The menu had a good amount of options and I liked that they had a healthy plate option that included brown rice and salad. My go-to meals at Hawaiian places is the chicken katsu plates so that's exactly what I ordered. I got the Chicken Katsu Mini Plate while my husband got the Half & Half Chicken Full Plate. We also ordered a Spam Musubi for each of us to start off with and also Malasadas to take to-go. The Spam Musubis came out first which was a perfect start to our meal and we liked the balance of the rice and sauce they put in it. Right after, our main dishes came out and for a Mini Plate, the portion size was HUGE! Then my husband's Full Plate came out and it was even more portions! We were both surprised with the amount of food that our dishes came with that we ended up not finishing it all and had to get a to-go box. We literally filled our to-go box to the point where it looked like we ordered a third plate lol! We also liked the amount of katsu sauce they give both when dining in and when taking a sauce to-go. Finally, our Malasadas were given to us as we were heading out and they were still hot and fresh which was the best time to eat them! We each ate one when we got to our car and told ourselves we would only eat one each but we ended up eating another because they were that good! Overall, my husband and I were really impressed with the portion sizes, the quick service, and especially how much everything costed us! The prices for the items on their menu were a bit more affordable compared to other Hawaiian food spots. The prices that stood out the most for us was a Spam Musubi for $2.95 and the Malasadas for $6.99 for 10 pieces! We will definitely be back and can't wait to see when they have everything put together to make their restaurant and business continue to flourish and serve the Sacramento community with their amazing Hawaiian dishes!

    Cyn D.

    If you are craving Hawaiian food- this is the spot!! New off off Fair oaks Blvd and Manzanita. Chill vibe upon entering- very welcoming, feels like you're eating inside of your home. Clean environment, clean restrooms. Love it!! The waiter greeted and seated us immediately with such professionalism and enthusiasm, then owner came to check on us as well. Food: ordered the garlic shrimp plate- the way the shrimp is cooked and marinated, with drizzled oil saturated into the cabbage underneath is so delicious !! The brown rice scoop is just enough and soft. The spam musubi reminded me of Hawaii.. sooo good!!! The macaroni salad.. ugh one of the best I've had. My fiancé had the fried fish and shrimp plate. He devoured it. I took a bite of the fish and wow.. it melted in my mouth.. so tender and crispy on the outside. If I could kidnap a chef... but I wouldn't!! Thank you for the kind hospitality and delightful meal!

    Teriyaki chicken mini plate
    Isabell M.

    Honestly took some bites of the chicken before the photo. The chicken is tender, juicy and flavorful. The Mac salad taste super fresh and the rice well is perfectly cooked. This is my second time coming in to a place with great service. I called in the order and it was ready and piping hot upon arrival. Let alone the place is super clean. This is a family owned restaurant that needs the business it deserves. I highly recommend 10/10.

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    Food is fresh, and taste pretty good, the only down fall is they dont give you that Aloha spirit so it makes me miss Hawaii

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    This place was absolutely amazing! The portions are decently sized too. Definitely recommend to all. My family and I will be going back

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    Amazing food selection and the service was on time and the ambiance of the room was amazing

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    Amazing! Food is amazing!!! Staff nice restaurant clean bathrooms clean easy parking!

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    10/10. Really really good food and quality service. Portions are great. Best Hawaiian BBQ in sac

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    Service was fast, attentive, and wonderful. Food was delicious and beyond expectations. Reminded us of Hawai'i. Thank you

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    Bonus points these guys understand food value! Will be trying most of the menu lol went 3 times this week

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    Ask the Community - DQ Hawaiian BBQ

    Original Barbeque

    Original Barbeque

    4.4(8 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    This place again wins.. Delicious bbq.. amazing flavor and spice chicken cooked perfectly…read moreThe ribs are delicious they literally fall of the bone wear some clothes you don't plan on wearing later after eating these delightful delicious intense ribs..Yum and the sides so so many..Come get a rack of ribs and cole slaw

    I'm sorry, I had to do a yelp review. I purchased the 4 meat combo today at the 626 night market…read moreand I should have known there was a reason there wasn't a line. I really wish this could have lived up to my expectations as I was craving BBQ. I wished it was just that Asians didn't want BBQ, but maybe there were other reasons. First of all, I took the bite into the chicken and I wasn't sure if I asked for Chicken Jerky. ALL pieces were DRY like the dessert. The links were fine. The ribs again, not super dry, but not fall off the bone and slightly over-seasoned, especially with close to no bbq sauce. The brisket, beyond well done and seems more like tossed in an oven and called it a day. It didn't seem like anything was cooked there, just..... moved there to serve and sitting out maybe for way too long. If I saw the way the chicken was, I wouldn't even dare to serve it to customers. Overall, very disappointing. I do wish you don't skimp out on the sauce at least. Every piece of meat should be dripping in sauce, not only on 10% of it. You can see how dry my plate is in the photos. I'm sure this is better if it wasn't at the night market, but this is the only place I was able to try and probably will try. Best of luck.

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    Bear West BBQ & Soul Food - Tri tip!

    Bear West BBQ & Soul Food

    4.6(653 reviews)
    5.9 mi
    •$$

    Rarely give out 5 star ratings, but I'm in a better mood with a full belly, so why not? I'll break…read moreit down into two categories... The food. The chicken was perfect. I'm not speaking in hyperbole. The chicken was juicy, had great flavor, and did NOT need bbq sauce. I may only get chicken when I return. The bbq pork was good, but... I think tasting the chicken first ruined any chance of me talking about the pork. Regardless, they know their meat. The sauce was sweet, but had a good tangy aftertaste that was just right. The bbq beans tasted of a smoky/molasses type flavor, and I ate it all. The only disappointment was the mac and cheese...he reviews rave, but to me, it was a little bland. A strong 4 for food. The customer service was over and beyond... because it was honest. A woman took my order, and she was very sweet and polite. The gentleman who gave me my food and I had a fun little conversation, ending with a fist bump. Customer service was a 5 star experience. Not much more to explain. I would definitely return, and probably get the chicken, beans, and then try something new Highly recommend you give them a try

    The service was impecable the lady at the register was very nice and polite helpful. She Gave me…read moresuggestions on how to order for a better price. I asked for my hot link to be burnt and she added that that's the way she likes them so I was sure they were going to know how to burn a hot link. Now for the food... #1 my hot link was not burnt and the middle was Luke warm (probably sitting in a warmer all day) #2 we asked for the bar b que on the side BUT the meat was smothered inBBQ sauce. #3 they ran out of the NEW DIRTY RICE.. so they rang me to pick up my order then told me to pick something else out... then I had to wait for them to serve the one side and then when my buzzer went off again the people behind me got their food first.... #4 I overheard the other Coustomer say the food was just ok.

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    Bear West BBQ & Soul Food - Shrimp & Grits had a masterful sauce so complex ot made my toes curl. WOW!

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    Shrimp & Grits had a masterful sauce so complex ot made my toes curl. WOW!

    The Char Market - Steak Taco al la carte

    The Char Market

    4.6(505 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    STOP. Come inside & eat some great Mexican food…read more I'm from LA was passing by and was craving Mexican food. Immaculate tasting food This is NO JOKE, hands down, one of the best tasting Mexican foods I've had around this area. Their beans are vegetarian which is nice if you're someone who loves Mexican food & is vegetarian Food: Birria tacos- juicy, fatty, cooked to perfection. The consume is amazing, flavorful, & has pieces of meat. Steak plate- the steak was medium rare, little char grilling to it. Seasoned well & cooked nicely. The bed or grilled squash was hands down AMAZING. I don't know how they seasoned it, but the char on the veggies were perfect. Bone marrow plate- delicious, Juicy, fatty, and filling. The flour tortillas were the perfect touch to a filling plate. Just the right amount of food There is minimal seating inside. The area was clean. There is a restroom inside as well. Overall, an amazing hole in the wall, great Mexican restaurant. The owner took our order, was kind, & attentive to us. Definitely will be recommending this place to our friends who live close by!

    We like to keep our reviews short and sweet so here we go:…read more 1 The place was not clean. Tables needed wiped, floor needed swept, no ice in soda fountain, behind the counter was disorganized 2 We ordered chips and salsa and burritos. They Didn't bother to tell us the burritos included chips and salsa (we would have ordered a different side) 3 The burritos were good but were mostly rice 4 The food was way overpriced for what we received. A lot more expensive than something comparable Dos Coyotes or Chipotle 5 fountain sodas were $4+ 6 There were no Latinos working there which I find odd for a Mexican restaurant Because the place was not very clean, there was no ice, and the poor value (my husband and I can afford it but we just felt like it was comparable to paying $2.50 for a can soda from a soda machine when most machines these days are $1 per can) we will not be returning to The Char any time soon.

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    Q & R BBQ - Should be hot links.

    Q & R BBQ

    4.3(104 reviews)
    5.4 mi•Del Paso Heights
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    Every time I drove past this place, I had this strange feeling -- like I wanted to stop, but…read moresomething kept me from doing it. From the outside, it looks pretty ordinary. I never saw any customers here. And somehow, that made it even more intriguing. What exactly is this guy smoking back there? Today, I finally gave in. And... I'm in shock. The good kind. A full-on flavor shock. The ribs -- absolutely incredible. Juicy, smoky, full of flavor. A solid 100 out of 100. You can tell this man knows his craft. I will definitely be coming back to try everything else on the menu. This place feels like a hidden gem, the kind of spot you whisper about to friends. Highly recommend -- especially if you love being surprised in the best way.

    I guess considering the neighborhood, ordering my food thru a 8x12 window outside in the heat…read morewasn't too bad...right? I've been having a hunger for some bbq and someone told me about Q & R. The place is a family run business because the owner was outside complaining about not ever hiring family again in language you find on a comedy show! Once I place my order, he didn't have any change and told his cashier to run across the street and get some change! When she didn't ? He ended up going himself! After getting my food I was somewhat disappointed. I ordered links & ribs. The links were pretty good and the ribs ok decent, but the sauce!!! Watery and not too tasty for my liking. While it tasted a little like bbq sauce, it was lacking a lot so I ate the meats without sauce. I wish there had been a little seasoning in the ribs but ok.

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    Back Forty Texas BBQ - Pulled Pork

    Back Forty Texas BBQ

    3.2(510 reviews)
    6.4 mi
    •$$

    We have always been fans of Back Forty BBQ for years. They have consistently great BBQ in a warm…read moreand inviting atmosphere. Guess what? This last year or so they have upped their game by adding some excellent entree choices. While hard to crack the bbq rib habit, I can't wait to try some of the other items on the menu. The wait staff greets you as you come in the door and are always friendly, efficient, polite without "hoovering" at your table. A recent move closer to the area will assure this will be among our first dining choices.

    We finally made it to Back 40, and it did not disappoint! We ordered the beef ribs, pork ribs, and…read moretri-tip, and every one of them was outstanding. The beef ribs were huge, incredibly tender, and packed with smoky flavor. The pork ribs were the best I've had in a long time--cooked to perfection with just the right amount of bite. The tri-tip was juicy, flavorful, and sliced perfectly. We also shared a baked potato and the mac and cheese, and both were the perfect sides. The atmosphere has a fun country vibe, right down to the cowboy hat-wearing servers. What really stood out, though, was the hospitality. We were greeted with a warm welcome as soon as we walked in, and the experience ended with our leftovers boxed up and a genuine invitation to come back again soon. Great barbecue, friendly people, and the kind of hospitality that makes you want to return. We'll definitely be back!

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    Back Forty Texas BBQ - Back Forty won the "People's Choice" award, at the "Nugget Rib Cookoff," back in 2012, which was quite an achievement.

    Back Forty won the "People's Choice" award, at the "Nugget Rib Cookoff," back in 2012, which was quite an achievement.

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