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    GJ's Huli Chicken

    4.8 (113 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Huli huli chicken plate
    Jennifer C.

    Huge portions and so delicious! Make the drive to find the truck, it's well worth it! Bring a blanket and sit on the grass and enjoy your lunch!

    Pork ribs, incredible!
    Reena T.

    As soon as we touched down in Hawaii, we drove our rental car directly here because we heard such amazing things about this place. Let me tell you they did not disappoint!!!! You HAVE to get the pork ribs! They were incredibly flavorful and juicy! The chicken was incredible too but if I had to choose one, ribs all the way! We tried Huli Huli chicken from Maui but this place is definitely better and more flavorful!!!! It's a must when visiting the big island!

    The chickens
    Vivian C.

    My girlfriend and I stopped here on our way from Hilo to Waimea. We were looking for something comparable to that huli huli chicken we had in Maui. And it honestly slapped. We got a combo plate with the chicken and beef rib to try. The chicken came apart so easily and was flavorful. It paired well with the selection of sauces they had on the side. The beef rib was also really good but it's a hard second place. I would recommend just getting a whole chicken instead since that's literally the name of the stand. The plate also came with a banana lumpia which was really good - would recommend if you want a sweet treat for the end. We got a chicken lumpia on the side to try and my girlfriend really enjoyed it as well.

    Chicken and ribs
    Catherine P.

    What a fun little stop in Waimea! We drove out of our way to check this place out and so glad we did because the food was amazing! The huli huli chicken was so moist and flavorful. My husband liked the ribs more. They ran out of rice so we go a lot of Mac salad. They had a lot of other food but the plate lunch was more than filling! They have a lot of parking where they are located and take cash or credit card. No bathrooms but the marketplace nearby has some. If you are in the area or driving from Kona to Hilo I would suggest stopping here! It

    Judy C.

    Oh m..... Goodness., GJs Huli chicken is broke da mouth kine good, I saw an instagram post on GJs chicken, bookmarked and of course on my list to check it out. Luckily it happened spontaneously. We were on our way to Waimea, from Hilo and my hubby drove past GJs, I noticed the long line, the smoke coming out from road, the pop out is in a parking lot. This searched GJs and then I remembered I had this on my bookmarks, this is the spot I want to try. I asked the hubby to stop but we passed it, we were on our way to the Cherry Blossom festival. After parking at Parker Ranch we walked over to GJs. It was about 1 pm when we arrived, the line was still long but it moved quick. I read it is a father and son duo working together, selling their delicious goods! I am glad we were able to get our goods, as I read they do sell out. Glancing at GJ's menu, besides chicken they have Pork Ribs and Beef Ribs plate also, the all 3 meat plates sounds good too but we had our mind set on the chicken. I got the chicken plate ($20.) which comes with rice and mac salad, and banana lumpia. Also got pack of pancit and 5 more lumpia ( just $1. each) There are great selections of package Filipino desserts. Don't forget to pack your sauce, comes with bottles of vinegar, siracha, bbq sauce, shoyu, chili peeper water, containers are available for sauce. I put together 3 different sauces. Of course, vinegar, shoyu and tabasco for the hubby. We walked back to the festival and enjoyed a picnic lunch on the grass, & the verdict- Wow! the chicken was the best we had, broke da mouth. The hubby kept raving about how good and this is the best Huli chicken he ever had. I agree, so moist, tender, just love the flavor of chicken cooked over Kiawe wood, and I love how the chicken is cooked. Super good! We get to enjoy the chicken hot and fresh off the grill, is such a treat! The only complaint I have is the mac. salad is bland, not the best Ive had, but next time I will skip the salad and get all rice. The pancit goes so great together. Chicken, rice, pancit, along with our sauce we made, then the grand finale, banana lumpia, oooh.. I am so HAPPY! It is far of a drive out to Waimea, the problem for me is I need to go back for more chicken! Thinking of it right now, I need to plan out my Hilo visit to include GJs next time. GJ's is a must visit, you will never know what goodies, you will find out of a parking lot. Pro-tip, check out the liquor store nearby to get some drinks, you know the adult kine healthy drinks to go with your plate. hehe. They take credit cards & they sell out, head straight to GJs but only on Saturday & Sunday- 9-2 pm.

    2 Choice Combo Plate with Huli Chicken and Pork Ribs
    Kevin V.

    The service is very fast with the line moving very quickly. The ambiance is just a parking lot outside with a ton of meat cookers out on display. The chicken was deliciously moist with scrumptious, crispy skin. The Pancit had plenty of zesty flavor and perfectly cooked noodles. The Ube Butter Mochi was flavorful and moist with fun, hard textures on the edges.

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    This may be the best huli chicken on the island. Definitely the best on the North West side of the island. They sell chicken and ribs. They also sell chicharones and other dessert foods. But people are there for the meats. The line builds up so go early. No place to sit and eat there. Buy your stuff and go.

    Menu November 2024
    Patrick S.

    GJs is an incredible place to eat! No real signage to speak of, but look for the plumes of smoke crossing the street, which will direct you to the Huli Chicken and Beef & Pork Ribs rotating on the grills. The incredible smell of the smoke stopped us in our tracks. We tried the mixed plate with a Huli Chicken leg and thigh, a hefty beef rib, Mac salad, rice, and a banana Lumpia. One of the best meals we had on the big island. When you see the smoke, stop and savor!

    All lined up and ready to go...
    Caitlin N.

    Can't remember the last time I ever gave 5 stars or a place that impressed me more...let's just say right off the hype is real...no joke...the huli huli chicken was out of this world AMAZING...crispy flavorful skin...juicy tender meat and the taste...finger licking good...ate right in the car bc the smell was driving me crazy...u need mom fingers to get to the chicken (fingers impervious to heat) PROTIP: CASH ONLY and bring your own containers bc they just put it in a plastic bag that is barely able to withstand the heat... $20 for one whole chicken... Pancit, sweet rice wrapped in banana leaf, and taro filled cookies were all yummy as well... A must go place in Waimea...come early bc the line behind us grew long in a blink of an eye...great job!!

    Huli Huli chicken plate!
    Nalika V.

    Don't even think about the drive...it's worth every second! Enjoy the drive up to this place and then order the Huli Huli chicken plate! It was so delicious! The chicken is so moist and has a wonderful flavor! Comes with rice, Mac salad (which was the BEST Mac salad we had in 9 days in Hawaii) and even a dessert of a fried banana. So much food for $18! We shared the plate and had left overs! They were so welcoming and nice as well! Great service and hardworking people that know how to cook! I I'll definitely come back and highly recommend!!

    Beef ribs

    The food was excellent--like a better version of Andok's from the Philippines. Our favorites were the BBQ pork and chicken; both were packed with flavor. The service was also top-notch, and the lines moved quickly, so we were in and out in no time. We enjoyed it so much, we went back a second time during our trip. We'll definitely be recommending it to all our friends and family visiting the Big Island.

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    Wow .. outstanding. I had never had pancit and I loved it. The chicken and macaroni salad were amazing

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    Great Ono food plus a bonus they have a different variety of goodies to snack on (Delicious)! Everyone is so helpful!

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    2 years ago

    After I learned about GJ's on "Somebody Feed Phil" I had to try it on my next visit to the big island. Fantastic chicken, and nice people!

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    I have eaten a lot of Huli Huli chicken in Hawaii and in my opinion GJs is the best in the State.

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    Ask the Community - GJ's Huli Chicken

    What are the days and hours of operation?

    2025 - Open on Saturdays and Sundays in Waimea from 8:30am until sell-out.

    When is this place open/closed and what locations?

    They are open every Thursdays and Saturdays at the Kamuela Liquor Store Lot & Every Sundays along the highway gas station in Honoka'a. They stay open until they sell out, which is pretty fast.

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