We got their Buckin Bronco plate and chose Brisket, Kiawe Smoked Pork Belly, and Smoked SpareRibs…read more ALL the meat was so good, but I'd have to pick the spareribs as my fave! Loved the sauce it was coated in! I think we'd trade the pork belly to try the TriTip next time, it was still very good still! Brisket was also amazing! Because we saved the brisket for last, it was so much meat and perfect for two meat lovers lol Their corn and baked beans weren't anything to go crazy for, but definitely made the plate feel more whole- wish they put more with how much meat we received. For reference, we tried their truck at an event in Waikiki (on Kalakaua Ave). Because of the location of the event and with how crowded it was, it was a bit hard to figure out where to order as everyone was clumped together- but they managed to keep everything organized and remind people where to stand.

The serious grindz…read more.. I was so happy to have Jackie driving us down to Wai Kai and knowing at the same time there was their usual even every Thursday night which is the Ono Grindz and Makeke at Wai Kai 4p-8p as it's filled with various small biz gathering on the lawn as the sun sets browsing around was just fun and when I finally decided on Hometown BBQ it's because I knew exactly what I wanted. Creating a menu is very difficult and with this market circumstances it can be difficult since there's not a lot of tables and many menus are handwritten with price so I don't have samples of size or plating as I was afraid if I would be able to carry it around without making a mess. Thankfully though here I wanted the Esquites which is basically corn, beans, beef, sour cream and bbq sauce. I asked if it came in a bowl but it was a container so very transportable but very hot as well and large omg which still made it a challenge to carry around. The service here is fast and friendly and as I took a few bites from it it was delicious a tad bit salty for my personal taste but really enjoyed all the layers of flavors it had and didn't expect it to be that enormous. Great to support our small local biz while getting something unique is fun and being in our hometown is the best. Thank you!

Love that we can have southern bbq delivered west side! Ribs and tips are amazing! Tender and…read moreflavorful smokiness. They're sauced but not doused in it to the point where it's difficult to even taste the smokiness. Hubs gets one or the other each time. I am VERY picky about my grits and I love theirs! I crave it often lol. The shrimp is blackened with a mild but tasty kick. The grits manage to be creamy and pleasantly textured at the same time. In some magical way, they each have their own bold flavor that compliments each other perfectly. And the serving is so generous that it makes at least 4 meals for me. Oh and their fried okra is a must! The cornmeal batter plays so well with the creamy vegetable. And it's perfectly fried maintaining the bite of the okra. We ordered DD so we can only attest to the food. But look at that perfect presentation for take out, no less! If you're craving southern bbq, this is your answer!

I love southern food, but this was mediocre. The place did not appear that clean, which was a…read moreturnoff. The staff was friendly. The catfish plate was very tasty and what you'd expect from a southern food place. However their ribs were tough and could have been cooked a bit longer so they'd come out more tender. Overall, I'd rate them as average, but give them a try and make the decision for yourself. Aloooooooha and happy eating.

Absolutely tasty, convenient, and thoughtful BBQ done by a team that truly cares about customer…read moresatisfaction! Pros: generous portions, flavorful, decent variety, and you get more than you pay for! Cons: the steak was more done than I'd prefer but that's subjective and I'm sure it's for health code reasons, the location may be a bit difficult to find. I'll be making myself a regular customer and I won't think twice about it. Highly recommend EZ's banana pudding, ribs, and chicken! The BBQ Lunch Plate gives you a great variety.

The food is slap yo' momma good! The pork ribs was juicy and delicious!! Steak and chicken was…read moretender and yummy!! Great fries and y'all always need bread to sop up the BBQ!!! It's worth the drive!!!

We always go upstairs to Restaurant Tombo after a round of golf at the Ewa Beach Golf Course…read morebecause the food is great and the service is friendly. We had a table for 10 on a Tuesday and ordered a few pitchers of beer to go along with the agedashi tofu, crispy French fries and ahi poke nachos. We always have the agendas tofu because the give you a whole block of tofu cubed, battered and deep fried swimming in a light shoe based sauce, really delicious and served piping hot. The fries were served with garlic and were nice and crispy. Ahi poke nachos were excellent, I would order it again. Best of all, the prices are very reasonable. The tofu was just $11, up from the previous $10 but still a great deal.

Our golf club was out at 360° Ewa Beach C.C. and after our round we dined at Restaurant Tombo on…read morethe 2nd floor of the clubhouse. There is a wide selection of dishes, including starters, sushi, salads, soups, sandwiches, burgers, plates, and bowls. Besides sharing a pitcher of beer, my tablemate ordered the Pastrami Sandwich and I had the Korean Fried Chicken. My plate came with rice and mac salad, but I asked for French Fries in place of the rice. Alas, I got a plate with rice and fries. Sigh. The pastrami sandwich comes with a choice of fries, mac, or green salad. My tablemate opted for the mac salad. Except for the faux pas on my dish, the food was well presented and prepared properly. Service was fine and the prices reasonable being that it's 2024. My primary quibble is their hours of operation. 11am on weekdays and 10am on weekends is too late for a golf course restaurant. They have a breakfast menu but why bother? Our tee time was at 6:40am so we had to find breakfast elsewhere. My other quibble is the limited choice in beer by the pitcher ... Bud Lite? The restaurant is nice and it could be so much more ... a conditional recommendation for now.

Went here twice in one day. Found out if you don't want rice, they will give you extra side option…read more I got mini plates because they give generous amount of food. This time around I ordered fish Jun, meat jun and chicken katsu. Took it home and ate it with rice since we got the extra side. Also got the side order of mandoo. It came with 10 pieces. The food tastes good. Definitely my go to for Korean fast food.

Love eating here. This is my go to place when I'm in the 'Ewa area and craving some Korean food. My…read morefavorites are the meat jun and the chopchae.

Great service, food is amazing, and the workers are so nice and helpful!…read more Definitely recommend if you're looking for good bbq!

The food was excellent and service was 5 stars. Lots of…read morefree parking. And easy to locate. We were very comfortable and treated so exceptionally. Food was delicious!! We ordered the brisket tacos, mac cheese bowl with brisket and pork, and the 2 choice BBQ plates. Sides were excellent. Beans made perfectly, corn on the cob, mac and cheese, and rice. They came with incredible sauce choices as well. The pics do not do the food justice. And their famous sweet tea was perfection. We will definitely be back!!! Mahalo, Mr Johnny Aloha. You and your team were wonderful.

The food Is okay average Korean BBQ portions are good the cost is starting to get higher lately the…read moreestablishment is clean but they need to work on their customers service skills

The staff don't answer their phone on purpose. I ended up going in person and asked if their phone…read morewas broken, and they said it was working and they were probably just "busy." There weren't even any customers in the store. I decided to call them while standing outside, and I watched as 4 employees just stood there and ignored the phone while it was ringing. Horrible customer service. They're not only frustrating customers, but they're also making the store lose business.

Great to find Gina's in Kapolei! For years we went to Gina's at Market city in Kaimuki and missed…read morethem after they sold the restaurant. After looking for a place to eat in Kapolei we came across Gina's Kapolei and walking into the restaurant we saw that Gina's son was working behind the counter!!! It was awesome to have the yummy food that was so much a part of my past . We got the family mini pack - it's great for 2-3 people who have a large appetite- 3 large pieces of Kalbi - bulgofi - man du - BBQ chicken- meat Jun - rice and choice of 4 veggies. It's a generous portion of meat more than enough for 3 people and we had leftovers too. The food is very good the Kalbi is a standout and the fried Man Du and meat Jun was excellent. We loved the seaweed w/ daikon - tofu and kimchee all so good. The people are friendly and really helpful - parking is plentiful. I can't wait to go back really the perfect meal no matter what you have. They also have catering party players and catering sets great for a gathering

The world feels like it's burning up and falling apart lately. I'm home on O'ahu for the Summer and…read moredon't recognize where I am sometimes. So many old businesses are no longer with us. So you can imagine the pure joy I experienced when I walked into Gina's and recognized the banchan, size and char on meats, the smell, being surrounded by local families and friendly faces behind the counter. My heart leapt for joy seeing that I could have both fish jun AND kalbi and if I wanted I could've gotten a third choice. My eyes spotted a familiar side dish of seasoned potatoes, which I left it for the next person and got the daikon, perfectly seasoned not dry at all jap chae, and kim chi cucumbers. When I took my first bit into the kalbi, life was made good again. It was reset and welcome home I needed. It was a perfectly cut and marinated kalbi. The fish Jin was seasoned so well I barely needed to dip it into a sauce. The portions could have fed 2. I asked if they were related to the Gina's in Market City. Bro, this is the OG Gina's!! The owner said they sold the other one and his mom helped him start this one. It looked like the whole family was behind the counter. I wanted to cry. Not all things have changed in Hawai'i! Some things got better! OG Gina's being in Kapolei is one of em.

This review is for takeout. I made a phone order for pick up. The person taking our order was very…read morepleasant. The food was ready in the amount of time that was stated. When I went to pick up the food, I noticed they were packaged nicely. I like how they waited for me to arrive to make the boba drink. Everything tasted so good. Will come back to try other food on the menu.

@fortunefoodfinds: "Weekends are much BUTTER when you get to do the things you LOB(ster)! One of…read morethem being for me is going out n' eating good with my famILY while supporting local. We made a visit to Jolene's Hawaii in Ewa Beach n' I ordered a Buttah Lobster Roll + Waffle Fries with Creamy Sauce n' Birria Wontons + Consomme. I gotta say aside from the chunky garlic buttah n' meaty lobstah, the Asian style pickled veggies in the roll, give the crunchy texture n' next level flavor that is deliciously out of control!" SERVICE: friendly INTERIOR: small, table seating can get filled up quickly, nice decor, the best is they have a sink to easily wash your hands EXTERIOR: in the same plaza as Ross, has picnic style tables on the side of restaurant + one right in front WAIT TIME: 15 mins between placing order n' receiving food PARKING: large free lot OVERALL COMMENTS: my go-to is their buttah lobster roll, which always hits the spot. Everything about it is delicious. I make it a combo n' either get the corn chowder or waffle fries, which are both great complimenting sides. The birria wontons are crispy n' make a nice appetizer or side to any meal. Especially with the consommé, full of flavor with a mild heat. Jolene's always has lots of good food n' drinks to choose from!

Tasty food and nice employees. Price is reasonable. The garlic chicken was good. Good size…read moreportions. 17.99 for a full plate. 12.99 for mini I believe. This ramen bowl was spicy. Go and try it. Its worth a trt

The best friend chicken. It's so so crispy and tasty. I would order ahead though because it take…read moreabout 30 minutes for your order to be ready. We always call in ahead of time because of that. We love the soy garlic and original hot. We love it so much.