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    Huli Huli Chicken

    4.5 (529 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Hawaiian
    Closed 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    John F.

    My first thought....INTERESTING! Huli Huli chicken is located near the end of the road to Hana and is worth the stop. The food is outstanding. If you have never eaten Huli Chicken you are missing out on a wonderfully moist marinated bird that is then smoked and bbq'd. It was delicious!!! The side of Asian salad was mild with just enough sweetness and sourness to make it delicious. The side of macaroni salad was as good as the chicken woman ingredient I won't mention because you've got to try it. We guessed and were correct but it was so mild. I'd like to experiment this at home and try to duplicate its protein ingredient. Ribs were equally outstanding and fall off the bone. Fantastic staff who are friendly. Be forewarned, this is a cash only business so be prepared. A definite recommendation to go-to when in Hana, HI.

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    David H.

    Beats any Huli Huli I've tried in Oahu! This another certified broke da mouth bangahhhz You can smell that chicken roasting in da open flames ‍ da chicken was JUICY well worth da stop and money... plus the location is prime--koki beach quickly became one of my favorites There was a bit of a long line but it went by pretty quick

    Linh P.

    Was lucky enough to try their Huli huli chicken, they only had a few left when we arrived. It is cash only, so beware! I loved the smoky flavor of the chicken and we had such a pretty view of the red sand beach while eating. Definitely try if you are in the area!

    Huli huli chicken plate lunch
    Marnie K.

    Very popular chicken spot at beautiful Koki Beach! Came here to pick up a few boxes after hiking the Pipiwai Trail. Arrived a few minutes before opening at 11AM, and there was already a queue forming. A tour van arrived shortly thereafter. Recommend getting there as close to opening as possible. The nice staff member did advise us they do run out by early afternoon, and they close when they're out. I liked the sides, though the chicken (to me) was slightly underdone. I'd also ordered one combo plate with the chicken and kalua pork, but didn't discover until back at the house that they gave me two ribs instead of the pork. The ribs had good flavor but had lots of fat (and messy, which is why I typically don't get ribs). Would have still preferred to try the kalua pork. Guess it got missed between the person taking the orders and the person preparing the boxes. The chicken portion is enormous; you can either share it or have leftovers. CASH ONLY $$$

    Chicken and ribs plate

    This place was completely mid and didn't live up to the hype I saw online about it. First of all the chicken tasted literally exactly like a Costco rotisserie chicken. It had little seasoning and no sauce. The ribs were yummy but tbh I've had 10x better ribs made by my mom. They poured sweet baby rays bbq sauce on top which I could've bought myself at the store. Then they ran out of the macaroni salad even though we got there 1.5 hours after they opened. So they gave us literally the spring mix lettuce from Costco and topped it with Olive Garden Italian dressing. Again, I could've bought this all at the store myself. No toppings on the salad either. Just lettuce. We paid about $30 for all this and it was NOT worth it. I would not come back here, I wish I could've tried a better more authentic Hawaiian food place. 2 stars because the service was good and the people were friendly.

    "Huli huli" chicken aka no flavored chicken
    Rebecca G.

    I was really excited to try this famous chicken. Whoa was I in for an underwhelming treat. The chicken had absolutely no flavor. It was moist, but tasted like a boiled chicken. What a waste of $. Keep driving.

    Cecily I.

    Huli huli chicken was a great experience! The food was delish and the staff were really friendly! We ordered the combo plate with huli huli chicken and kalua pork/cabbage. It also came with white rice and mac salad. The whole plate was amazing and even though I saw every person in front of me pour a bunch of soy sauce on their chicken it really did t need it at all. It was so flavorful and tender and juicy! We also tried their lemongrass tea and it was really refreshing!

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    Samantha C.

    When you've got a sign that says Gordon Ramsay was here, you know it's going to be good. We got the combo plate and cornbread. The huli chicken and ribs were both so tender and not dry at all. Really really good. The cornbread was good as well, so it's worth trying. However, the price of a combo plate was literally an arm and a leg. Pretty expensive.

    Jessica Y.

    Quick lunch break on the road to Hana and I finally got my hands on huli huli chicken! We got there maybe about 20 minutes after they opened but it looks like they were still getting some things set up. Between the four of us we ordered two plates of chicken and 1 plate rib combo. I honestly wasn't sure what to expect, but the chicken was so tasty and literally cooked to perfection. The white meat wasn't dry at all. BBQ is a bit of a hit or miss since the sauce can sometimes be too sweet, but that definitely wasn't the case. The portions are very generous. The ribs were also quite good, but I think I prefer the chicken over the ribs! They have plenty of seating and you're right next to a small beach. Portable bathrooms were pretty clean as well. Cash only!

    Combo plate! Chicken & Ribs
    Elizabeth U.

    We stopped by here on the road to Hana, come early if you can because they're so busy-- they usually sell out before 3pm! We were the last customers they served and they were so kind to give a combo plate with an extra scoop of Mac salad. This place is CASH only, so come prepared! There are plenty of benches along the beach to sit and eat, before taking a stroll. They have port-a-potty's, however no handwashing sink. Food was delicious, and service was delightful! :)

    Dolonchapa C.

    Second visit and still as good :) Get the combo cos you don't want to miss the ribs either. Orders are simple - a specially made chicken and ribs with some salad and rice. They have some drink options too - all canned. Best part is you get to sit beside / on the red sand beach and enjoy the food. Lots of seating space and parking available. Not so great part - it's pretty far away but comes before the oho e gulch stop :) Must stop :)

    Chicken plate
    Otis O.

    This is a damn good plate of chicken and rice. Simple but very well done and i would return

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    Christine S.

    Huli Huli Chicken really hit the spot after a morning hike in the sun. We got there 15 minutes after opening and there was plenty of parking and a short line. I got the Huli Huli Chicken Plate and my husband got the Combo Plate (with both chicken and BBQ pork ribs). Flavors were good, fairly simple and nothing too mindblowing, and the meat was cooked well. We also got fresh fruit (banana, coconut, abiu) and a banana bread bite. The fruit tasted good -- especially the abiu, as it reminded me of fruit I would eat in the Philippines -- but the banana bread bite was just okay. I was hoping to taste more of the sweet banana flavor. The red sand beach is beautiful with picturesque views of the waves!

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    Great tent space chicken and pork. Cooked to perfection Hawaiian style Sit on the rocky beach with the ocean . Just the best lunch.

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    Hello, I read that reservations are required. How do you make a reservation? The phone number is not a working number as of today, May 1. Thanks.

    The place is on the beach in Hana, they sell out early. There's no reservation

    Are there gluten free options?

    The chicken is seasoned with a special soy mixture. However, on certain days of the week, they serve a kalua pork with cabbage plate. This plate is gluten free

    Anyone been to Huli Huli Chicken recently? What days are they open and until what time?

    Open daily at 11:00 until they are sold out

    What are there hours?

    Open at 11:00am until they're sold out

    Are they open 7 days a week now?

    Not sure, we were there on Sunday, so most likely.

    Do they open on Saturday as well?

    When I last visited in November, they said they are only opened Saturdays and Sundays.

    What are their business hours?

    I don't know if they have strict business hours, but I believe they open at 11am-ish. Was there 2 weeks ago (on a Tuesday) and got there 10:50 am and they were still setting up and started taking orders around 11:15 am. I think they stay open as… Read more

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