So you miss authentic Hawaiian food? You've come to the right place... our first time there and we loved the delicious combos there. We got the beef rib combo and the chicken & k bbq plate.. servings are generously delicious and the staff is so friendly. Thank you for a amazing experience we will mos def be back. read more

Delicious food! Can't wait to eat from this restaurant again. Parking was a little hard to get, the place was busy and the places next door were also busy. Overall everything was so good. Got the Sam's Plate with mac. The lady was very nice, place was busy, phone wouldn't stop ringing, worth the drive and wait. (I actually placed my order by phone to go on the way there so didn't wait long) read more

Matiki Island BBQ - 1. Beef Rib Plate (Sam's Plate) with mac and coleslaw - Hawaiian Near Me - Anaheim, California

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. As a long-time customer who considered your establishment a favorite, I was disappointed with my experience. I was surprised to be charged for all the mac, and unfortunately, the beef ribs were very tough and overly salty. I am unsure if this was due to a specific batch or a change in the recipe, but it was not the quality I have come to expect from you. As a result, I am hesitant to return in the future. read more

Mac Salad : 8/10 needs green onions Chicken: 8/10 Short Ribs: 9/10 Side if Beef Rib: 10/10 This place is pretty solid. Not a place I would dine in at given the location. I payed $32.74 for my order. Overall, Everything was very delicious. I'm just disappointed they don't put green onions in their Mac salad as advertised. I advise pouring the Matiki sauce over the Mac salad and rice to give it way more flavor. Also the charge for extra Matiki Sauce is a bit absurd given the prices we are already paying. read more

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Ordered: - Kalbi plate - side of beef ribs - manapua (pork) Wow woww i HIGHLY suggest the beef ribs here. It was so tender, flavorful, and fell off the bone. Next time, I will only order the beef rib plate. The kalbi was a bit disappointing on the other hand. Kalbi was thin and dry, very chewy as well. Manapua was dry and the dough on the outside was a bit hard to bite into. Those are the only reasons why I can't give 5 stars. Will be back again for the beef rib plate & to try out the soft serve icecream. Service: 5/5, lady at register was kind and patient with explaining the menu. Atmosphere: 5/5, can get pretty crowded but there are many seats inside. Lots of parking outside too. TLDR; beef ribs worth the hype! skip kalbi and manapua. read more

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IYKYK about Matiki's!!! One of the best island ribs I have ever had!! The service is always great the aunties are always nice and super helpful. Kalbi plate is also a must try!!! Manapua is always a good side if you're really hungry!!! I wish they were closer to me in Gardena lol. But luckily I came here before going to the shooting range. Will always come back when I want my fix for island beef ribs!! They have about 8 tables in side, the Samoan music in the back is always a vibe even though I don't understand it lol. It alway just put a smile on my face. read more

Matiki Island BBQ - #1. Beef Rib Plate (Sam's Plate) best ribs ever!! - Hawaiian Near Me - Anaheim, California

The food was absolutely TERRIBLE! Ha! Almost got ya! This place rocks. Classic authentic flavor tucked away in a cozy little spot in the hood. Pull up! read more

Matiki Island BBQ - Sam's 1. Beef Rib Plate (Sam's Plate) - Hawaiian Near Me - Anaheim, California

You can't go wrong with absolutely delicious BBQ. Definitely fits the island vibe. They do NOT skimp on the meat. Full of delicious savory flavor is the BBQ ribs. Do yourself favor and try this BBQ spot read more

Matiki Island BBQ - 1. Beef Rib Plate (Sam's Plate) - Hawaiian Near Me - Anaheim, California

Good food and a chill place to eat. The plates are big and everything tastes fresh. The chicken and short ribs were really tender and had great flavor. The macaroni salad was solid too, not too heavy. The service was friendly, and the food came out pretty quick. Prices are fair for how much food you get. The place isn't fancy, but it has a relaxed island vibe -- simple décor, clean tables, and music that makes it feel warm and casual. I'd definitely go back, especially when I'm craving Hawaiian BBQ. read more

Matiki Island BBQ - Steak bowl - Hawaiian Near Me - Anaheim, California

Tried Matiki Island BBQ in Anaheim on a Saturday after hearing great things from a coworker. You can see the smoke from behind the restaurant where they're grilling, which gives it that authentic vibe. We ordered the Big Kahuna plate (about $40 with tax) -- it's a big portion with chicken, ribs, and beef. Unfortunately, they were out of musubis around 2 p.m., which was a bummer. The food was okay but a bit dry, and the beef and chicken had a lot of nerves, making it a little tough to eat. The ribs were fatty and the mac salad was super heavy on the mayo. Overall, not terrible but not worth the hype or price. I've had better Hawaiian food elsewhere (like Maui's in Brea). Maybe it just depends on the day, but I probably wouldn't go back. read more

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Great place to get your beefy protein cravings fixated! Delicious ribs that have a smoky flavor to it! Door dashed it to go and it taste just as great at home. Would come back read more

Matiki Island BBQ - Hawaiian Near Me - Anaheim, California

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I've been coming to this place for about a year now and I always leave very full and content ! Food is delicious and the cashier is always very nice and attentive. This plate plus an Arizona comes out to $23. The place is always clean , ready for you to sit and enjoy Your food ! read more

Matiki Island BBQ - 1. Beef Rib Plate (Sam's Plate) - Hawaiian Near Me - Anaheim, California

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You can't go wrong with the beef rib plate. The Spam musubi was delicious too. The lady working the register was incredibly nice and patient. The macaroni potato salad was also really good -- my wife even goes there just to buy that alone. read more

Loved this Hawaiian BBQ place! The beef ribs were super tender, big portions and the sauce was amazing - sweet, smoky, and full of flavor. Everything tasted fresh and hit the spot. Definitely coming back! read more

Matiki Island BBQ - Loved this Hawaiian BBQ place! The beef ribs were super tender, big portions and the sauce was amazing. - Hawaiian Near Me - Anaheim, California

Matiki Island BBQ in Anaheim did not disappoint. We got the beef rib plate and the kalbi plate -- both were super soft, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. We first tried Matiki Island BBQ in Las Vegas and didn't even realize there was one near LA, so we gladly drove to OC to satisfy the craving. The only downside is there's no bathroom on-site, so you'll need to walk or drive to Walmart if you need to use one. Other than that, the food alone makes it worth the trip. read more

Matiki Island BBQ - Hawaiian Near Me - Anaheim, California

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I love the Sam's plate I've tried the Matiki in vegas. This location is the exact great taste! I've been craving Matiki's beef plate and now I don't need to drive 4 hours to Vegas knowing there's a location here in OC. Will surely come back here soon! Thank you Matiki OC! read more

Matiki Island BBQ - 1. Beef Rib Plate (Sam's Plate) - Hawaiian Near Me - Anaheim, California

Honestly some of the best, real, authentic spot around. From their food to their service and staff - just great all around! It's tucked in a strip mall, but you can't miss their sign. I ordered for a Friday dinner takeout and they told me it'd be about 15-20 min wait. I didn't mind because I've been told that their food is worth it, and they were right! As I was waiting, people were coming in to pick up phone orders and third-party orders. So you know it's hoppin'. But just watching the staff interact with the customers coming in and working together - they just make you feel so comfy and can't help but smile. Food did NOT disappoint! Of course I got a plate of the beef ribs, which had the right amount of meat and fat. My dog even loved getting to lick the dinosaur bones after. I also got a plate with beef and chicken, which were incredible too. Felt like it came from a home kitchen, just packaged in a to-go container. AND they have Dole soft serve, like the real deal stuff! You can see the ingredient packaging when you're in there. So it's not just "pineapple soft serve", it's DOLE. Just come through and you'll see the charm of this place and what makes it so good! read more

Matiki Island BBQ - Hawaiian Near Me - Anaheim, California

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Located in as very unassuming plaza where parking can get kind of tight, is one of the best ribs that I've ever had. We came here after a friend's recommendation and his blurry memory of it being one of the best Hawaiian restaurants he's been to. We came here 30 minutes before closing and our food came out very quickly. Even at this hour, it was a full house in the restaurant and people coming up until closing to order and to do pick ups. You can tell it's a very popular restaurant. We got the: 1) Beef Rib Plate (Sam's Plate): -This is THE DISH you have to order form here. -It comes with macaroni salad and rice. -It's teriyaki BBQ beef ribs charred to perfection. That's not something you get very often at other restaurants since they have a full ridged (don't know what it's called) grill and not just the flat top. -Delicious smoky flavor, meat is super moist and tender. The fatty bits are super indulgently delicious as well. Must get every single time. 2) Kalua Pork Plate: -Also comes with rice and mac salad. -Super moist and flavorful pork, very wet and perfect to balance out the ribs dish that we got. Comes with a LOT of cabbage though and at first we thought it wasn't worth it, but all the pork is underneath so no worries! The mac salad is truly the king of mac salads. Creamy, not too sour from mayo or mustard and also includes egg, potato, carrots, and green onions. The perfect balance and I'm glad I ordered an extra scoop. Will definitely be coming back! read more

First off, all reviews are delivery only to Lakewood which I feel is a weighted grade but yet still 5 stars, since can't imagine what it is like fresh! Only negative is no masubi because any of their scraps would be perfect to use. #1 all day, beef ribs: we get the salad Mac rice for 50cent more because we like it all. Great bonus to add beef ribs on side when thinking small, but the standard plate comes with 5-6 huge portion so worth it. Shows how good it is since sauce is a bonus but not needed, that good without it. Super tender ribs and great Mac /potato salad. House salad is a light Asian dressing which would buy by the bottle. Chicken plate for the hubby, super tender and he used suave but said it was good on its own. Same variety of all the sides. Got some steamed veggies for a side and side of rice but mostly for leftover options. Nothing without the dole whip dessert!, a refreshing pineapple sherbet/ice cream. read more

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Quick service for sure! We rolled in deep at least 20 of us. There was plenty of seating. The ambiance is chill. Our food came out quick and we all ate together. Self serve soda. Restrooms available read more

Matiki Island BBQ - Steak bowl with a side of macaroni - Hawaiian Near Me - Anaheim, California

First time to dine at this Anaheim location since the Huntington Beach location has closed. Very busy location with limited parking but this is the best Hawaiian BBQ! It's worth the drive. Absolutely amazing beef kalbi and chicken. Fast and very friendly service! read more

Food was bland beef wasn't seared and chicken had a pool of grease at the bottom and it absorbed into the rice

I seen this place on social media a few weeks ago and have been longing to try the food. So I ordered the rib plate that they bragged so hard about. I received a bunch of big bones with hardly any meat. And the meat was hard. The rice was old and the macaroni salad seemed to have potatoes in it. Yikes. Maybe I'll try the one in Las Vegas when I go and. Hopefully have a better experience. read more

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First time visitor Located in a small strip plaza Parking can be tricky pending time going Online order, dine in, take out - options About 9 tables inside Pleasant music Cashier was this sweet older lady, upbeat, singing to the music, and kept calm as more people appeared even as it got close to the final hour Very shareable plates or leftovers or have a happy belly. Food was very fresh, flavorful, and authentic The short rib was sweet tender meaty and little hints of marbled fat The beef rib look like came with 3 large double ribs was falling off the bone Mac n cheese had some potato in it but was not overpowering or overwhelming to consume Toast reward points available! Would certainly return back to try more and support a local gem! read more

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The young gentleman that took my order was polite, explaining options. I ordered the beef ribs, rice and mac salad. Delicious!!! read more

My favorite go to Hawaiian bbq spot. Their Mac salad always hits and I always get their kalbi plate while my gf gets the short rib plate or chicken veggie bowl. They're pretty quick too I always call in my order and it's ready by the time I get there. read more

This is a very iykyk hawaiian spot. The beef BBQ is a little dry but it taste fine once paired with their house-made sauce. The short ribs is what you want: great smoky and savory flavor that tastes even better with their sauce. Mac salad is also amazing -- I wish they gave more tbh The lady who works the front may come off as a little rude but she is a kind person. Seating is plentiful and spacious with a Hawaiian aesthetic. Definitely worth grabbing lunch here. read more

Matiki Island BBQ - Beer and short rib plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Anaheim, California

Everyone was extremely welcoming and kind. I came here with my boyfriend to try for the first time and we loved it! The music provided a relaxing experience and the food was delicious! Would definitely recommend and come here again! read more

This place was delicious. I couldn't decide on what type of meat to get so I went full throttle and got the Big Kahuna so I could try the short ribs, chicken, and beef. All were delicious! I really really loved their macaroni salad. It was sweet and had a mayo taste which worked very well. If you want authentic island food, this is the place! read more

Matiki Island BBQ - Big Kahuna - Hawaiian Near Me - Anaheim, California

...Been here once before, but the one in HB closed recently. Happened to be in the area, so I thought I'd give it one more try. ... they are famous for their beef ribs which "look" impressive because of the size of the bone ... but I got that and one Kalbi plate, which had all fatty & boney pieces underneath. Love pork Manapua, which was totally different than I expected. It had a mushy pork paste consistency. Not a fan and the SPAM misubi either, lacked any flavor. I know Hawaiian Mac salad is always filled with mayo, but this also lacked flavor. Maybe I'm getting picky in my old age, but I think this will be my last trip here. read more

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Some of the best Hawaiian food that i've ever tried! Their customer service was top tier and the ambience just felt very homey and authentic! Definitely recommend this place! The ration of price to food amount was perfect!! read more

Matiki Island BBQ - Beef and 5. Chicken & Steak Plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Anaheim, California

Food was good. Wish there was some kind of sauce to add or on the side. Service was quick. Ambiance was nice. 4 stars Steak and Chicken platter. Steak tasted good, was tender, and had some nice flavor. Chicken was a bit dry. Would've been better with some sauce. Steamed veggies tasted good. 4 stars Steak Bowl. Tasted good. read more

Matiki Island BBQ - 5. Chicken & Steak Plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Anaheim, California

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This location, is always consistent and solid. Food price is on the higher side than your typical chicken bowl place. Makes sense since it's primarily beef. Lady at the register was very kind and nice. Mellow spot with a lot of locals from the area, seating good enough to eat your food and casually talk with your group read more

Matiki Island BBQ - There combo 7. Steak & Kalbi Plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Anaheim, California

Matiki Island BBQ is definitely in the upper echelon of Hawaiian BBQ spots in OC and beyond! This family-owned spot is popular in the community for its authentic island style cuisine and its mouthwatering and scrumptious beef ribs. They are located in a smaller plaza with a decent amount of parking spots. Inside, they have a causal setup with about 7-8 tables for seating. For their menu, they have different combination plate options and some specials. Wifey and I were starving and we knew we had to stop by for lunch since we were in the area. We got the Beef Rib Plate (Sam's Plate) and the Chicken & Kalbi Plate. The portions were very generous and every bite was as heavenly as the last! Overall, this spot never misses for a reason! They are one of them ones that deserves their flowers for their consistency and the many countless amazing meals they have served to the community. All of the staff here are very friendly and accommodating. There is a reason why this spot has over 2,000+ positive reviews! read more

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Woah, the food is amazing! I got this delivered on doordash, and usually other restaurants will shorten your meal. The service is great, they filled up my plate to the max! It kept warm and still fresh! Short ribs 10/10, Beef ribs 10/10! And thank you to the lady who answered my question over the phone, thank you! read more

This place has been on my list to check out for the longest, finally made time today, no regrets at all! Definitely worth the long drive to Anaheim. The food was seasoned well and cooked to perfection! Great customer service! Located in a shopping mall, plenty of parking. Next time we're in Anaheim, we will definitely stop by! read more

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Matiki Island BBQ tastes like a beach vacation squeezed into a takeout box. The smoke hits first deep and savory then the sweetness glides in right behind it. Every bite feels intentional: salty, slightly caramelized edges, tender meat, and sauces that don't overpower but complete the dish. Nothing fights for attention; everything plays its part. Balanced, comforting, and dangerously easy to keep eating long after you're full. read more

Matiki Island BBQ - steak and chicken bowl with a side of beef rib and Mac - Hawaiian Near Me - Anaheim, California

I still dream of the beef ribs from this place, as they are by far the most flavorful and tender ribs I have had that are served in this traditional Hawaiian style that comes fresh off the grill. The service is quick and they explain the menu very well, especially if you have never been there before. The inside is very clean and there is a lot of spacious seating available. Be prepared to take your food home even if you dine in because they give huge portions ! read more

Matiki Island BBQ - 1. Beef Rib Plate (Sam's Plate) - Hawaiian Near Me - Anaheim, California

I ordered the Beef Rib "Sam's Plate". So yummy and juicy.Hands down the best BBQ in South Cal! Price is totally reasonable and the portion is big enough, in my case,for 2 people. read more

Matiki is a lovely family owned restaurant with good vibes and music. I've had this place saved on my IG bucket list and came here after my other place showed open and was closed. Needless to say I better cross reference on Yelp before falling for IG promos. I've never seen a Hawaiian place with pre-made musubi just chillingin a warmer. That right there was a turn off. They are a very busy place but it doesn't take that long to make and that's not something I want sitting. I spent $20 on the #17 plate to be stuffed but disappointed. I've had better macaroni salad and the beef was tough. There was chicken mixed in my plate and that seemed like the safer choice if there was a next time. My grandma ordered a beef bowl with veggies and she said they tasted old (the broccoli was yellow). Service was friendly and like I said they Def stay busy but I'll pass especially since I live in Temecula. Also at the bottom of my plate looked like an eyebrow hair (not my color). read more

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