My friend and I decided to try some Hawaiian food :D ! We actually found this place in this cute…read morelittle nook that was similar to a market. There were other food stands we wanted to try too. Food came out quite fast and it was really good! It's a little pricey but for the amount you get, and considering it's in downtime, it's not too bad. We were surprised that the meal came with two chickens! Only dislike was the Mac salad. We both assumed it would be Mac & cheese but it was not. We also thought there would be more rice. Other than that, not bad at all! A great meal that felt homey. Perfect amount for leftovers too. Awesome service!

Generous serving sizes at this casual restaurant, which is part of the Churchill. It has a serve…read moreyourself menu kiosk. Your number is called when your order is ready. I ordered the chicken teriyaki and received a very generous portion that was flavorful and tender. My daughter had the chicken Katsu and she enjoyed it very much. They give plenty of dipping sauce. The sides included rice and macaroni salad for both dishes. Really really good!

The food was amazing, as always, the wait took forever though…read more I just wish they had a mix plate that included the garlic shrimp and the teriyaki chicken.

My wife and I have eaten here several times in the past without major issue, and we keep going back…read morebecause we generally enjoy it. This past Sunday, Mother's Day 2026, I stopped in around 3:45 to pick up dinner with chicken teriyaki, beef bugolgi, tempura shrimp, white rice, and green salad. It was the only meal of the day that we each ate from the same establishment. After I ordered, I heard the guy cooking complain to the cashier girls up front that it would be awhile, but they didn't repeat the concerns to me, so I didn't pay it any mind. Overnight, Sunday night/ Monday morning, my wife and I both became violently ill. I think maybe that chicken that was gonna take too long to cook, wasn't cooked all the way. It doesn't matter how many times I've eaten here in the past without incident. That was an absolutely terrible experience, and I won't risk it happening again, just because the cook wants to get out of work early. I will never eat here again.

The food is amazing!!! It's all cooked to order, plus the owners, Leo and Lilly are great and hard…read moreworking people. Me and my fiancé love seeing them every time we go.

By far, top three Hawaiian BBQ in the valley. I've been coming to Leo's Island BBQ for years and…read morenoticed that I have never reviewed them! Shame on me to not share this gem that should be celebrated by all. First, the mac salad at Leo's is hands down my favorite! For the entree, anything curry, shrimp or chicken. I am drooling as I write this! The curry hits you in all the right spots as you take your first bite. The vegetables with the curry are firm enough to not turn into mush and tender enough to eat without teeth :-).... I do not think I've had a plate at Leo's that I have not enjoyed. The dinning area is always clean, even when the line is out the door. The drink station and condiment area is equally as clean and orderly regardless of the amount of people inside. As for the crowds, I've seen UFC fighters, baseball players and ordinary folks like you and I getting their fix at Leo's! I love seeing the same employees for the years that I've been going. Even though I am one face of many that they see. They are very welcoming to every customer who walks in. I can't tell you enough. You must try this place if you have not yet. I just hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

We order from this place about 1x a week. Its always hot fresh and delicious!!! The Huli Huli…read morechicken and the luau pig are so yummy

The HULI HULI chicken is their Signature Dish. It's Marinated Teriyaki Chicken Grilled Fresh…read more The MOLOKAI Chicken is Sweet & Spicy Grilled Chicken With a Little Heat. The above two were basically the same except the first had plain teriyaki soy sauce while the second must have had sriracha sauce mixed into it. The HONOLULU Chicken Is a Savory Chicken Infused With Fresh Garlic, Green Onions And Sesame. It is basically the same as the first one, but with the fresh garlic, green onions, and sesame. They both have the same soy sauce teriyaki sauce. The LUAU Pig Is Slow Roasted kalua Pork seasoned with Hawaiian Sea Salt. The Seasoned Vegetables were very salty and flaccid. The KILAUEA Chicken was a Sweet & Spicy Grilled Chicken With a Lava Hot Kick. I thought it tasted much like the second dish, but with even more sriracha sauce mixed into the soy sauce. The meal has the meat on a bed of rice and There is Also a rice ball in one of the sections. The other section has macaroni. They also have DOLE Soft Serve. It is a Tropical Soft Serve that IS Fat-Free, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Low Calories. Service is pretty fast.

One of the best Hawaiian spots in the East Valley. I ordered the BBQ and Katsu special which came…read morewith Mac salad and rice. You have the option of adding more or less veggies, rice or Mac salad. Ordering was very easy as you get the option of ordering in person or at the kiosk. I'd say I waited about 5-10 min for two orders. The chicken katsu had the perfect crispness, not dry at all. The BBQ was my favorite, can't go wrong. They are generous with the amount per plate, which definitely worth the price. If you're craving Hawaiian bbq, stop by this spot you won't be disappointed.

Was in a Hawaiian BBQ mood and wanted to try a new spot. Found this on Yelp and we decided to give…read moreit a shot. Loved the outside seating at night with the lights! There's plenty of seating inside as well. The place was clean and the staff were great! You order at the counter and take a seat...they bring your food to your table when ready. I went with the Fire Chicken and loved it! Perfect char on the chicken and the fire sauce had amazing flavor. Their Mac Salad is great as well. The portions are HUGE....I was stuffed! On a scale of 1 to 10, I don't crave Hawaiian BBQ often, but next time I do, this place will be one of the first I consider.

Oh my God. Jeff, I am so sorry. I just realized tonight that I had never reviewed your truck…read more Island Loco used to be a 'regular' on Wednesdays at my old office downtown. I lived in Hawaii and know good Polynesian cuisine but Jeff and the Island Loco crew bring the islands here...for real. Some tips: The fusion tacos are awesome -- the corn and black bean salsa is to die for. The kalua pork is great, but my favorite was a simple teriyaki chicken bowl with a side of mac salad. But if you really want the money dish, be sure to get whatever entree you like with a side salad and the extraordinary sesame dressing Jeff makes. Wow. So much umami! I'm a customer for life if he ever bottles and sells that dressing. Hey, Jeff...get going on that and you'll be rolling in cash!

We hired the Island Loco food truck for a work event yesterday, and I couldn't have more positive…read morethings to say! The food was amazing and all of our guests loved it (some even got an extra meal boxed to go!), the staff was incredibly kind and professional, they were very communicative from start to finish, and lastly the pricing is amazing for the amount and quality of food you receive. I will definitely be keeping them in mind for future events, and would absolutely recommend them to anyone.

If you're craving the buttery, garlic shrimp from Hawaii, this place is pretty legit!!! I love L&L…read morebut I wanted to support a mom & pop shop and found this place. They also gave garlic chicken that tastes like mochiko chicken , guava cake and malasadas!!!! I tried their garlic shrimp and it was AMAZING. It definitely hit my craving for some Hawaiian garlic shrimp. Love the garlic rice & ofc the sweet Hawaiian mac salad. They also seemed to have won best Hawaiian Food in AZ 2024 I can't wait to come back to try their kalbi and ahi poki. If you're looking for GOOD FOOD with a wholesome staff, this is the place for you.

Came here with my Yelp friend. It had been on my list forever, and I was so happy to finally try…read moreit. It's tucked away in the corner of a strip mall, and I've probably passed it a gazillion times and never even noticed it was there. My friend had called the day before to see if there was anything gluten-free on the menu. They were so helpful when we showed up. They had remembered her call and could tell her exactly what was gluten free. This is a very casual order at the counter kind of place. The dining room is simple, but that's okay because the focus is on the yummy food. They have single plates and double plates on the menu. I got a plate that had kalbi and kalua pork. It was served with white rice, macaroni salad, and kimchi. It was amazing! The pork tasted Smoky and delicious, the kalbi beef had just the right amount of sweetness to it. The macaroni salad was also perfect. I got quite a bit of food for my money. I was able to make it into two meals because there was no way I was going to finish it in one sitting. I really like Hawaiian food, and this one is so much better than some of the chain restaurants. It's slightly more in price, but it's 100% worth it. We sat and talked for a couple hours at least. While we were sitting, there was a period when every table was taken. So it does seem like quite a few people know about this place and come. I highly recommend it!

Visited Phoenix for work and since it was Mother's Day, we wanted a spot without a long wait and…read morecame across Kahu. From the prices to the generous portions and food quality, everything was amazing!! It's been a while since I've had Hawaiian BBQ this good outside of Hawaii. Inside, there is plenty of seating. Orders are placed at the counter, and they call your order number when your food is ready. They also have self serve fountain drinks. Kahu even has a drive thru for added convenience. We started with the Crab Rangoons (4 pieces for $3.59). For entrees, we ordered the Kalua combo ($13.59), which comes with Kalua pork and your choice of chicken. I chose Teriyaki chicken. We also ordered the BBQ & Katsu mix ($14.59). Each plate comes with two scoops of rice, one scoop of Macaroni salad, and vegetables. The Macaroni salad was phenomenal and ended up being our favorite part of the meal. We loved it so much that we ordered five additional scoops ($7.99) to take home. We also ordered an extra side of steamed rice (2 scoops for $1.99) to pair with our leftover meats, along with an order of Fried dumplings (8 pieces for $6.99). Even without the additional takeout sides, the two original plates were more than enough to turn into another full meal later that night. I was excited to find out there is also a location closer to where I live, and I already can't wait to dine at Kahu again. Thank you!! Visited 5/10/26

Love this place! We don't live on this side of town, but had a craving for some Hawaiian barbecue…read more Tried this place and now we wish there was one closer to home. Katsu chicken was perfect. Really loved the sauce. Also tried the teriyaki beef and the fire chicken. We've tried at least five Hawaiian barbecue places here in the valley. This has got to be near the top of the list.

That was my first time ever trying Hawaiian food and this spot did not disappoint…read moreI ordered curbside pick up waited for five minutes, and my food was delivered to my car by the most polite worker Let's talk about the food. It was fire literally the freshest food I've had and the price was unbeatable. I am definitely gonna go back. The rice was fresh. The chicken was so tender and flavorful. The macaroni salad tasted so good The plate was so clean and presented beautifully.

After my initial review, they fully resolved the issue I had, and explained that the location I…read morewent to had new staff, so the mistakes are understandable. The restaurant is very clean. Regarding the food, the luau pork was good but very salty. And the veggies I replaced the ball of rice with were mushy. Their sauces are very sweet (with sugar being the 2nd highest ingredient for all of them, even the spicy chili one).

Food was incredible, will be our new spot for Hawaiian food. Convenient to get to, portion sizes…read moreare shareable.

Parking: Easy, open, and free…read more I should note that I'm from California, so my palate may differ. Portions were generous, but the chicken katsu was unseasoned. Someone in the back simply deep-fried it and called it a day. The katsu sauce tasted more like a mix of BBQ sauce and ketchup, lacking the umami depth and subtle sweetness I usually expect. The mac salad was decent, though I prefer Ono's version by a wide margin. Service was quick and efficient, done Chipotle-style where they assemble your bowl in front of you. The ambiance was relaxed and fast-casual. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience, but it's not a place I'd return to.