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    Good for groups
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    Mixed Plate - Kalbi Ribs + loco moco
    Liezel A.

    We did phone order. Parking is limited in the front. Place is clean. Food is delicious. We order two mixed plate. - Kalbi and butterfish collar and Kalbi and loco moco. I recommend to go try the food. Kalbi is very good and delicious. I also love the butterfish collars. Yummy. Just a heads up they are closed on Sunday. Recommend phone orders.

    combination Smoked Mixed Plate Lunch + Kalbi Ribs + Butterfish Collars, rice + kimchi side
    Emily L.

    Stopped by this spot to grab takeout on the way to the airport. We got here on a Tuesday afternoon and we got lucky as the parking spots were empty! Service was nice. From what I've seen in the reviews, seems like they are inconsistent with what they have available. When we went they were out of mac salad which was disappointing. Their rice was below average, and tasted grainy. Their kimchi was very sour and I would skip this next time to try the mac salad. 4/5 Kalbi Ribs - Was a bit chewy but the flavor was there and I loved that it was already cut up for me. Wonder if it would have been less chewy if I ate it fresh there. 5/5 Butterfish Collars - Wow! I've had hamachi collars in the past, but this was amazing. It was the stand out from the meal. Definitely felt like this meal was pretty pricey, but I loved that this spot has lots of different options you can't easily find at mainstream Hawaiian BBQ. Overall, I'd recommend and would love to return to try other items!

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    Michael C.

    This is their second location... The original location is much nicer; better ambiance, easier to find and more inviting with a more upscale feeling. The Food is still so ono... broke da mout kine. Parking is terrible on the other hand. There is a dirt parking lot directly across the street with some additional spaces and fills up quickly. #SmokedGrinds: ~ Smoked Mixed Plate: - Smoked Salmon Bellies - 4.5/5 Perfectly "Smoked" Salomon Belly with a slight char on the outside. Tender and moist on the inside. & - Smoked Loco Moco (Spicy) - 4.5/5 Same. Same. The Loco Moco here is done differently. They use Pork & a creamy White Gravy instead of the traditional Beef and Brown Gravy. Very different, but oh so tasty! If you are expecting a traditional Loco Moco, you might be a bit stumped, but I doubt you 'd be disappointed. ~ Smoked Mixed Plate: - Smoked Meat Chili - 5/5 & Homemade Chili! Just delish...with a nice kick, but not too spicy. & - Smoked Pork (w/ Fried Rice) - 4/5 Amazing Smoke flavor on the Pork. It was a bit too well done, some pieces were a bit tough. Still completely edible. Don't forget to grab a Guava Bar or two for dessert! I'm glad they're dong well. Of course, I'll be back if I'm in the area... Just wish for better parking.

    Smoked Kalbi Short Ribs Plate and Smoked Pork Plate
    Sara M.

    One of the best restaurants I had when visiting Oahu!! There's something about the food and atmosphere at Guava Smoked that just felt so authentic and special! Guava Slush: 10/10 Smoked Kalbi Short Rib Plate: 10/10 Smoked Pork Plate: 9/10 By far the best food I've had while in Oahu. The meat was so tender and had a smokey taste to it. I like that the short ribs were cut up which was easier to eat and enjoy. The Mac salad was very unique and unlike any I've tasted before, which was super delicious! If there's one place you should go, it's Guava Smoked!! Not to mention the refreshing taste of the guava slushy that I can't stop thinking about! There is street parking and a small parking lot behind the restaurant. In order to enter, you need to walk through the parking lot and go up the stairs to the entrance,

    Mini Smoked Loco Moco Bowl
    Doug L.

    I got hungry running errands and figured a lunch before the crowds would be a good time to get a mini. I grabbed the second to last parking spot in front. It was a tight fit and reversing in was the best option. Inside, the restaurant had very basic chairs, tables and decor. I was craving a loco moco and it took about 10 minutes to prep it. I knew they used a creamy white sauce for their loco moco but was a bit surprised to find that they didn't serve a whole patty like everywhere else. It was just ground up beef on top of rice. I liked the deep smoked flavor of the meat and sauce but that took a bit of time to adjust. Normally I like a lot of gravy on my loco moco but the ratio seemed off without a patty. Still a good loco moco and next time will bring a bigger appetite to try the smoked meats.

    Mixed plate with kalbi short ribs and salmon bellies
    Tim C.

    I ordered a mixed plate with kalbi short ribs and salmon bellies. The kalbi short ribs were very tasty - great flavor, nice smokiness, and the texture of the meat was tender. The salmon bellies also had good flavor and were tender, but a bit too burnt in some spots for my liking. It came with rice and mac salad, both of which were ok. The space is small but there is some indoor seating here. It's a fast casual setup - order at the counter and seat yourself or take it to go. A lot of people seemed to do take out. The parking situation here isn't the greatest, as there are only 3 spots in front of the restaurant, with a few spots across the street, and street parking. We thankfully got a spot right in front of the restaurant. The service was quick and nice - we had a larger group and they were able to get our food out quickly.

    Steve G.

    Kinda hard to find on Republican off Kahili. Four small parking spaces in front and street parking is limited. Total hole-in-the-wall join but the food is sooo good. This location caters to locals. No table service, old tables, peeling paint, etc. but you come for the food. And the food is great. We'll defintiely be back.

    Smoked Meat and 3 Egg Omelette Plate Lunch
    Michael S.

    Goddamn what a great find. It's right outside the gym I go to. My girlfriend and I decided to order a loco moco and omelette for pick up since we had plans that day. We ate it in the car hahahaha Sitting there I honestly don't think would've been that sick anyway but the other spot has a way better inside Alright anyway that meat. You can taste smoke in everything. They aren't kidding when they call themselves smoked. Nothing is smoked without flavor either. The chicken, pork and beef in loco moco were all so flavorful This is also the best loco moco on the island for two reasons. The first being the actual quality of the beef. The second being their white gravy. Not like your traditional brown and it was a great twist

    Mira S.

    Good, quick plate lunch with a bunch of seating. The chicken is reliable. The green salad came with ranch, not vinaigrette as the menu says. My friends liked the beef stew and the butterfish collars. They have basic fountain sodas, with they had iced tea or fresh lemonade or something more interesting. Very minimal parking, 3 spots, but people are in and out pretty quickly.

    Andy N.

    This was my favorite place to go to on my last visit. I came right before it was about to close. And for those going for the first time, it is low-key and not in the best parking area. But worth the hunt. They only had chili and pork left. So I just got that. And my gosh was that unexpectedly so good. The chili just knocked me off my socks from the first bite. A must order here. The pork was cooked perfectly as well. I got the mild flavor. That guava smoke flavor is definitely there. I got it with steamed white rice. And this meal was just so satisfying. I can't wait to eat here again. I need to learn how to smoke my meat on guava leaves Recommendation: Chili , mild pork, Mac salad, and white rice

    Cynthia S.

    An assuming BBQ spot but you won't regret fixing it a chance! We tried out the duck/chicken mixed BBQ plate and then a pork BBQ plate. Both were super flavourful and the meat was still juicy on the inside. The marinade was on the sweet side so be aware of that if you're into more savory dishes.

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    Nadine C.

    Takeout lunch from Kalihi, Honolulu, Hawaii... After I read Chris Y.'s review, I just had to get the Salmon Belly plate at Guava Smoked! As you know, guava is a fruit that grows on a tree. If the wood from the guava tree is used in the smoking process, meats turn out with a special, slightly fruity, smokey flavor! Yum! Located on the corner of Republican Street and Kalihi Street, I was happy to find that all four parking stalls in front of the restaurant were open at 10am. I looked at the menu and decided to get a smoked pork burger, a guava bar (dessert), and a smoked salmon plate which comes with two scoops of hapa (half brown and half white) rice and Nalo greens or macaroni salad. As I drove home, the smokey fragrance was torturing me! I started with the smoked pork burger - tender, juicy, and slightly crisp from the koge (charred) bun! It came with slivers of onion, a slice of tomato, fresh greens and a creamy sauce! Yep! The guava bar was ok - it seemed like it was like a layer of guava jam between two crusts. The smoked salmon belly pieces were delicious! Paired with hapa rice, the bellies were wow! They had a hint of sweetness and were soft and not dry! I liked the dining area - it would be nice to return with some friends and try other things like the Smoked butterfish and pork!

    Lyla D.

    Throughout my married life, I've been happily preparing Holiday feasts for our extended families and us. Annually, we've enjoyed the Holiday Season with family, alternating entertaining between Hawai'i and California. To me, our celebrations have been a fun experience instead of a challenge to organize, cook, bake, and serve traditional American Holiday food items ranging from gourmet extravagance to simple local-style family and ethnic preparations for 12 adults. However, during the past decade, our extended family has increased by an additional nine mouths. Most of the additions range in age from pre-teen to infant, so I've changed my menu planning to reflect more simple or basic instead of complex or exotic flavors and food items while we adults seem to age gracefully. For the first time in decades, I've been hunting for pre-made Thanksgiving Day feasts from local hotels and restaurants. These pre-made feasts are time savers, tasty, and can be used to add to the entrees and sides that I'd prepare. I heard about Guava Smoked's cold smoked whole turkeys that will not only reduce some of my cooking stress but also storage and oven space while I can focus on another entree, sides, and desserts. Besides, since 2012, I've eaten several Guava Smoked meat plates from either Farmers' Market stalls or this location. I remembered how their smoked meats (fish, pork, chicken, duck, and beef) were always succulent, tender, and flavorful from their cold smoking method using strawberry guava wood or waiawī. Having tasted their smoked meats, I assumed that their smoked turkey would be as tasty and succulent, so we headed to this location to place an order for their turkey. While en route to place our order, we contacted a couple of relatives and mentioned picking up lunch plates to share. They've never tried Guava Smoked, so we were happy they could join us for lunch takeout. -FOOD: All plate lunches came with two scoops of hapa rice or a mix of white and brown) with one side of Mac Salad, Kahumana Greens with creamy vinaigrette, or Kim Chee. - Smoked Mixed Plate: my husband chose the combination of smoked pork and salmon bellies. He claimed he got the "best of two worlds" since the fish and pork were imbued with the strawberry guava wood flavors. The omega-3-rich salmon bellies were melt-in-your-mouth tender, and its sweet-smokiness was like eating "salmon candy." He offered me a taste of the smoked salmon belly, but because I've eaten it before and refused his offer, I noticed him hoard over his plate lunch. $19.58 -Smoked Chicken Plate: choice of thigh or drumstick. My relative chose the thigh as it was juicy and moist and close to what we'd expect a smoked turkey would taste. As she ate her plate lunch, she agreed that getting a whole smoked turkey would be a wise decision. $15.28 -Smoked Potk Plate: our other relative chose the mild-flavored instead of spicy pork plate lunch. The thick-cut slices of smoked pork showed their pink smoke ring and a bit of charring. We agreed the smoked pork was excellent.$16.24 -Smoked Pork Bowl: I chose the smoked pork bowl because I wasn't looking for a large meal like a plate lunch. The bowl came with one scoop of hapa rice and was served in a paper food tray, but I plated my dish into a ceramic bowl and added sprinkles of furikake. The savory furikake mixed well with the hapa rice and enhanced the sweet smokiness of the soft and juicy pork pieces. $9.55 After tasting the generously portioned plate lunches, our relatives agreed that our decision to get a smoked whole turkey would be a time-saver and a taste hit at our celebration. We'd return again for Guava Smoked duck, kalbi short ribs, or butterfish (black cod) collars.

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    Love love love the smoked chicken. The store is always super clean. Can't go wrong stopping at either location

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    Friendly staff. Tasty food. Kalua Pork is delicious. The falafel burger is good. When we come around again we will come back.

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    I've been a few times. Today was lame 2 scoop fried rice toss salad spicy pork and 1 mofo chicken leg with drink and tip 28 bucks.

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    How can I pack the frozen meat home to Cali?

    Keep it frozen until you go to the airport and take direct flights. Minimize time out of freezer. Wrap it in a plastic bag, then use a couple of tee shirts or other cloths to wrap in your check in bags. Please note that the baggage compartments… Read more

    Do you folks sell t-shirts?

    Yes they do! Unsure of sizes but they have them hanging by the register.

    Is the smoke salmon belly freshly made or is it frozen made smoked?

    I have been told by the owner that the salmon belly is fresh when purchased and then smoked and then froze

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    Saturday May 9, 2026 first time, coming here. Plenty food…read moreplaces here. Not enough parking. Lol. I found parking after a while driving and waiting a while. 2 people in front us of in line to go in. We had to wait a little while. Not a very long wait. We went inside and we sat down. Ambiance is casual and comfortable inside here. We ordered right away. Service is friendly and fast. The food came out shortly after. It looked good. We ate and then we left right away. As other people were waiting outside. We paid and we left to go outside. There was a very long line of people waiting to go in. Plus, it was the day before Mother's Day. Or it's always busy like that. We will be back to try the Famous Oxtail Soup. Which we should've tried this first time here. We will be back another time. Support local businesses.

    Service was quick. We were given our menus and got to order quickly, water came out quickly, food…read morecame out relatively fast. Ambiance, well It's your typical old school coffee shop with their traditional menu items that they've served for years, nothing special about the place except the food. No frills. Hubby ordered one of the daily specials: pot roast. It's pretty good, tender, gravy is tasty, mac salad is decent, and if it's Saturday he always gets it. Very home style. Serving size is good. I got the mini oxtail soup, no green onions. Came with plenty of cilantro, four pieces of ox tail (one large, two medium, one small), pretty good for a mini, and a few peanuts. Oxtail pieces were almost fall off the bone but not quite. Flavor of the meat and broth was delicious. They have a container of ginger shoyu sauce on the table, but I'd you want only ginger you need to ask, which they bring quickly, but don't ask if you want it so if the server is busy you need to wait. They have three sizes - mini, regular, XL. XL comes with 4 scoops rice. The others come with 2. You can order extra broth for $2, and other options such as Saimin Ixtail, but I forgot what they all were. One thing I especially like about Kapiolani's oxtail soup is the ginger is grated, not minced like some other establishments. I enjoy oxtail soup at several places but this is my go to because of taste, grated ginger, different sizes based on my preference for the day, and it's in Aiea and conveniently located for me.

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    Jolene's By The Bay - Kaneohe

    4.0(221 reviews)
    8.3 mi
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    Jolene's has been a really great place to relax and eat after a hot day of golf. They recently…read moreupdated the menu to offer several new items that I've been trying, and they're all winners. I especially love the sweet potato waffle fries, that are now offered on the HH menu. The candied pork belly and fish and chips are two of my new favorites. They also just added a new item, Sweet and sour spare ribs, much like what you'd get at your favorite Chinese restaurant. I ordered it as a take-out, and it was provided in two separate containers; one with the rice and pickled veggies and the other holding the spare ribs with a ton of sauce. There actually was too much sauce, and I suggested that they reduce the amount so it doesn't overwhelm the overall dish. The flavor is really good, and what you'd expect of you crave that sweet, tangy flavor. Another new favorite for my list.

    Jolene's is peak indulgent comfort food. The entire menu is filled with crave-able meals that reads…read morelike a textbook of delicious culinary creations: different types of loco moco, variations of fries, brisket, burgers, melts, I could go on. Everything is so rich and delicious. Why aren't more people thinking to put chowder on top of waffle fries? This particular location is right next to the Bayview golf course and driving range. There is both indoor and outdoor seating, and a lot of people are there with their clubs before or after golfing. It's a very relaxed environment. You can order on a QR code menu or with a server, and the food comes out pretty quick. Plenty of parking available in the parking lot.

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