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    Kaua Hawaiian Bbq

    4.6 (184 reviews)
    ModerateHawaiian, Fast Food, Poke
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Seafood BBQ Mix
    Ana T.

    The food from this restaurant is amazing! They have a big selection of plates, and I got the Seafood BBQ Mix. The food was very tasty and was a huge portion (so much meat and can last two meals!). It did take a while to get the food, but it was worth the wait. Just wished they do make it more clear if we go up to get the food or if they will bring it to us when we sit in to eat.

    Poke bowl
    Liz M.

    The service was good for the poke. But the grill order took a long time. I was done with my poke before my nephew got his plate. The poke was lacking in flavor. The sauces were not enough. But I did appreciate all the toppings. The Hawaiian bbq plate was great. The meat was cooked to perfection.

    Jessica P.

    Came here because I was craving poke and this was the closest spot to me. I was surprised by how affordable their food is! They have a variety of different Hawaiian plates but I went for the poke (plus it was 30% off!). I got a medium bowl which came with 3 proteins. The scoops were kinda small but the 30% off made it worth it. Even if there wasn't a discount, I would come back to try their Hawaiian bbq plates!

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    Jennifer H.

    Been here a few times and continue to truly enjoy the food I get. There can be some language barriers depending who is working the front desk so be mindful of that and simply just point to the printed menu and things will move nicely. Food is always a large portion. Always have leftovers. Can't go wrong with their sides.

    Kenneth L.

    In my opinion, the best Hawaiian BBQ in the area. It's a little nondescript (the building and the strip mall space is obviously old), but the inside is clean and well kept. Pretty big menu with your usual classics, albeit without the trendier non-Hawaiian stuff at certain places farther out toward Rowland Heights. Not a big loss imo, since what they do offer, they do really well :) I've been twice and tried the classic chicken, short ribs, spicy chicken, and fried fish. Everything was really flavorful, well marinated and fresh. Their teriyaki sauce is super addicting-- It's sugary but also does have a flavor besides purely sweet. And the seasoning they have at their tables is amazing; I think it might be some kind of ramen seasoning or a blend. It's really nice that you can swap out the rice for another serving of veggies or mac salad!

    Adriana P.

    Okay okay first I was so confused cuz I searched this place up and I thought this was ono Hawaiian and I was like this ain't the place but turns out it was ahahaha. Sorry for the mistake :((( The inside has I meant lots and I mean lots of seating. Wasn't the freshest inside but it was also open where you can see them cook!!! Service was still pretty quick and nothing to consoling about honestly. The food was sooooooo good. I couldn't finish it and I had leftovers. Went home and was gonna eat it later but my family ate it and asked where I got it cuz they thought it was bombbbb. Their words not mine but it was good!!!! Ngl I was sad that they ate my leftover cuz the meat was sooooo good. I personally like the beef more than the chicken and I do love my chicken but the beef was better for me. Idk but it had a really good flavor and I'm definitely gonna come again!!!!

    Fish and chicken
    Maya N.

    This little hole in the wall restaurant is my favorite local Hawaiian place! It's such a little unsuspecting gem. While the interior is large with ample seating, it honestly looks a little run down and outdated, but that's how you know the food is going to be life changing... Service was wonderful. The lady who helped me was very sweet and let me swap out the rice for veggies or another scoop of mac. Super kind and accommodating. When you get your order, definitely try the table seasonings and self serve sauces. I think the reddish seasoning is an addictive spicy ramen powder and the teriyaki sauce is like 90% sugar and seriously delicious. Even plain though everything already comes out well-seasoned. Loved the crispy fish (no fishy taste or smell) and creamy mac salad. If you like bold flavors and Hawaiian food, I'd definitely recommend stopping by! The menu is huge and there's something for everyone.

    Jude H.

    I had a craving for some chicken katsu and ordered for pick up. You'll receive a notice that your order is made fresh so could be minimum 25 minutes to be ready. The katsu is crisp, definitely fresh. My only feedback would be the chopped cabbage. Didn't really taste like it was complementary to the katsu than a steamed cabbage leaf.

    Francesca F.

    Im so glad this place opened up. This place is my family's go -to Hawaiian food for dinner. The vegetables are cooked nicely and the chicken and beef is so tender and juicy. Mac salad tends to be a hit and miss for me, but i really like how their mac salad tasted! It tastes better than ono hawaiian's mac salad. Yummmmmmy!

    Hawaiian BBQ Combo
    John C.

    First time and man let me tell you I will be going back again and again! The food was more flavorful than the food I had in Hawaii! Everything was so good, fresh and the portions are plentiful. If you like good Hawaiian food this Mom and Pop is great.

    Spam Musubi
    Alex M.

    Food was great! A lot bigger portions to chain-restaurants for the same price (9/10). Spam musubi is just rice with sauce and spam (5/10). J posted my receipt. The staff are friendly and hard working. Very chill environment and family friendly. My new Hawaiian bbq spot! So glad I found this local spot!

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    Service was very friendly. Giant portions! The 1 combo plate gave me 2 servings even when I shared with my pups. Food was delicious too.

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    Really awesome Hawaiian food we come here all the time! If I had the ability to eat here every day I would.

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    Ono Hawaiian BBQ - Chicken Mix

    Ono Hawaiian BBQ

    3.5(131 reviews)
    6.0 mi
    $

    Food: 4 stars. Salad or vegetables taste healthy. Lol well they don't taste greasy. They're…read moreprobably boiled or steamed. They have several plate options. I like their Aloha Plate two item combo. Their bbq chicken and (add $.50) bbq beef have pretty good flavor. Kids love Chicken Katsu. Ordering food in app is easy. They have gift card deals for example buy $40 get $10 bonus bucks right now for Christmas/New Years promo. I really like their Asian salad dressing and I like that you can get your own Katsu and teriyaki sauce (they are not cheap with these sauces, these two available by the soda machine). Parking can be a little further as this is a busy plaza and often in front of the restaurant is packed so you may have to park by Chase bank/Vons or by Nordstrom side.

    I love a good Hawaiian platter and Ono definitely satisfies the craving for me. It's not my…read morefavorite Hawaiian place in the IE, but it is the closest to where I'm located. I enjoy the classic flavors and sweet-savory sauces, but I feel that the food is greasier and heavier than it tends to be at similar places. I really love the seafood options here and would definitely recommend the fried fish. Staff is friendly and service has been pretty quick in my experience. I usually get my food to go as I don't feel that it's that nice or comfy inside, but I've dined in before when I was in a hurry and it was fine. If I were to suggest one thing, it would be to allow for greater customization of the plates. You get your protein laid out on a bed of steamed veggies, a few scoops of rice, and a scoop of Mac salad. As far as I know, they don't allow substitutions. I eat brown rice but not white rice, so I would prefer to be able to swap it for extra veggies.

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    Ono Hawaiian BBQ - Dining area. Outdoor seating as well.

    Dining area. Outdoor seating as well.

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    Ono Hawaiian BBQ - Crispy Shrimp (6pc)

    Ono Hawaiian BBQ

    3.3(243 reviews)
    11.3 mi
    $$

    The food was great.. on this visit I ordered the fried shrimp and white fish plate. I found a small…read morepiece of plastic on one of the pieces of shrimp. I brought it up to one of the workers and she happily refunded my order and actually compensated me a new one with no hassle so I considered this great service. The ambiance is ok the music is loud but you can still have a conversation with the person in front or beside you. Everything was clean and well stocked. I went to the Canyon Springs Pkwy location store #004. The 2 employees that took really good care of me was Mayra and Lisa. Thanks you ladies for the hospitality.

    I've never been to an Ono Hawaiian BBQ so I don't have any comparison. I went for lunch with my…read morehusband since we received a coupon in the mail (buy one plate get one free). We ordered the Island Fire Chicken plate, grilled chicken breast plate (I selected teriyaki instead of the lemon pepper), guava pie, and a large drink. It's worth noting that unless specifically listed, they use dark meat chicken. Both plates came with 2 scoops of white rice, 1 scoop of macaroni salad, and 1 scoop of steamed veggies. Island Fire Chicken plate (6/10): my husband ordered this. I did not try it as I do not eat dark meat. The staff likened the spice level to higher than Sriracha. My husband was disappointed it wasn't as spicy as he was anticipating. Keep in mind spice is subjective. He wasn't a fan of the charred bits of chicken as the texture was too tough. He said he'd order it again, but it's nothing to rave home about. Grilled Chicken Breast plate (2/10): I ordered this as it was the only item in the menu with chicken breast (white meat). It was a disappointment. This is completely subjective, but to me, it was giving processed chicken. Like Tyson in the frozen food aisle. Also, it was not cut on the bias so it was difficult to eat. I gave up after one bite. I'll be giving the rest to my dogs. Macaroni salad (7.5/10): tasted good at first, but as I got closer finishing it, it started tasting fishy. I had just raved to my husband about how happy I was that it did NOT have ham. Just to find out it has tuna instead. I do not eat seafood so this was a disappointment. It wasn't great until the fishy taste overpowered it. My husband (who loves tuna) was a fan. Steamed Veggies (5/10): Frankly, it's hard to mess up steamed veggies. I was expecting more broccoli or other veggies on my plate. I got a bed of cabbage and ONE tiny broccoli floret. So did my husband. No shade to cabbage, but I expected more variety based on the menu photos. White Rice (10/10): The only saving grace was the rice. It was as expected. Simple, steamed, white rice. Hula Guava Pie (4/10): My job dropped (literally) when I saw it wrapped in plastic packaging. It was just sitting on the counter between the registers. I guess my greatest disappointment was in expecting it to be like the hand pies at Jollibees or McDonalds. They're obviously not made fresh in house, but they're warmed up and packaging nicely like a sweet little gift. So my expectations were shattered when I got this overpriced pop tart. You can certainly taste the guava on the inside, but it tastes quite processed. I'm a guava snob so I understand I'm being harsh. It did have the same texture as a pop tart. Plenty of parking outside. It's in a private lot in the same complex as a Target and Chick-fil-A. It felt a tad pricey. Without the coupon our total would have been closer to $38. With the coupon we paid $22.80 which felt like a great value since the portions are generous. I love that they have katsu and teriyaki sauces readily available. There's a pump with little cups so you can help yourself. The katsu sauce is vinegary which I'm not a fan of, but my husband enjoyed. We both enjoyed the teriyaki sauce. It wasn't too thin or too thick in texture. The staff was friendly and helpful. My seating recommendation if you dine, as soon as you walk in the door, sit on the right side. The left side is near the restroom (down the hall). I have a very sensitive nose and could smell the cleaning products. It's a non issue if you're not sensitive. Overall, I personally would not be back for myself, but husband enjoyed it. If you're into dark meat, or willing to try a different protein, give it a try and see for yourself. But personally, I've learned Hawaiian food is just not my cup of tea.

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    Grilled lemon pepper chicken combination.

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    Park Avenue Polynesian - Meat pie (beef filling)  with an amazing, flakey crust.  These are a healthy size, lots of filling, for $5 ea.

    Park Avenue Polynesian

    4.4(38 reviews)
    7.9 mi
    $

    Super hole in the wall, mom and pop shop restaurant and mini mart. You can tell it's a community…read moreand local favorite, especially looking at all of the photos on the wall and how everyone sort of knew everyone that was coming in. I believe at a certain point it was a Polynesian Mexican fusion restaurant based on photos, but during my visit, it's definitely more skewed to being a Polynesian restaurant. It's in a somewhat suburban area, so there's street parking and you may have to walk a bit, but we were able to find parking just right across. Park Avenue is a mini mart and shop, along with a restaurant. Hot foods, baked goods, shirts and apparel, jewelry, imported snacks and sweets, canned and jarred foods, and a fridge with some drinks and to go goods too. I was already super full already, but we were able to try a bit of the food and take the rest to go. Pretty generous portions and very unique food that is a bit more difficult to find elsewhere. We got the Taupou Plate which is a 3 item plate order with 2 side items. For this, we chose the lamb, turkey tail, and curry and for the side items we got the banana and taro. Interesting mix of sweet, creamy, savory, and umami. I'm not the biggest fan of turkey, but turkey tail isn't a very common "cut of meat" to order. Really rich, tender, and a bit greasy, but if you love turkey, this is perfect for you. Nice mix of flavors with this order and has the most variety. Definitely get this if you want a little bit of everything. Lamb meat was also moist and rich as well. Unique eats and great welcoming service as well!

    Incredible Polynesian Food and Amazing People! Park Avenue…read morePolynesian Restaurant is hands down the best Polynesian food I've ever had -- fresh, authentic, and full of flavor. The brisket was unbelievably tender, and every dish at our table was delicious. They baked their own bread daily. The family who runs the restaurant is so warm and welcoming, making you feel like part of their 'ohana (family). A must-visit spot -- you'll definitely want to come back!

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    Photo wall and goods for sale

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    Shrimp Shack Cajun Fusion

    Shrimp Shack Cajun Fusion

    3.9(148 reviews)
    7.9 mi
    $$

    This place is in the food lab. There are plenty of tables and its a nice vibe with the bars right…read morenext to me and other food options. This place is reasonably priced and you serve yourself. No hassle at all. I can just get ny own drinks at the soda machine and I don't need a server! I got 1lb shrimp with sausage, potatoes, and corn. I think the flavor is a tiny bit lacking, but the sausages was amazing! It was yummy for it being the first time eating here. I find the cajun here could be more spicy, more lemony, and definitely more salty, but its still really enjoyable to eat!

    Not what I was expecting, but hey, I'm really happy I tried this place because if I knew what I was…read moregetting - I probably wouldn't have. You're probably like... what? OK: I was in the area and had a craving for tacos. I wanted a place I could get to on food, and was originally drawn to The Food Lab to another place. I happened to be walking by Shrimp Shack and noticed they had chicken tacos on the menu, so I figured hey, I like Cajun and I like tacos, so why not. I was sooooo hungry at the time, so it was probably me that misread, but I didn't realize they were going to be chicken tenders on tortillas. And I didn't think the Cajun sauce was going to be on top, I thought it was going to be marinated. "Huh.... OK... what is this?" Don't let looks fool you - this is a bomb of flavors that were SO GOOD. The Cole slaw plus the chicken plus the pickles (which I ate separately) plus the Cajun sauce.. it all WORKS. Brilliantly. What a great lunch! And it let me pleasantly full. When you order, you're given a pager that works throughout the whole Food Lab. It took about ~12 minutes for my food, but everything is fresh and made to order. They have their own seating (I think it was one table and then a bar of seats), or you can eat at the common tables in the Food Lab. Definitely worth a stop in! 2026: 9/100

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