The majority of my experiences here have been really good. The staff is usually attentive and kind, and my food is always hot and ready, which I really appreciate. I would definitely recommend the beef plate. They give generous portions, especially with the short ribs. You usually get two pieces along with a good amount of beef, which makes it worth it. I used to order the katsu, but it was not as crispy as I prefer. I did have one experience where my DoorDash order was incorrect, and I had a hard time reaching someone by phone. It would be really helpful if calls were answered more consistently, especially for situations like that. I also think the mac salad is a little on the bland side, but that is just my personal opinion. Overall, I have had mostly positive experiences and would definitely keep coming back. read more

Tim's has been one of my Davis staples for years now. I typically get the chicken katsu plate, which I thoroughly enjoy despite not being a big fan of macaroni salad. I guess they just have that special touch that makes it palatable to me. Service is always reliably good and I don't have any complaints. In general, it's not the kind of place I tend to sit and eat at, though that's partially because I find the parking situation kind of annoying. They're fast, reliable, and delicious takeout for me at a solid price! Too good. read more

A coworker/friend took me here after a day of work. Really surprised to be served, as promised, crisp katsu chicken. I also ordered the short rib. Flavorful and delicious. If your in Davis and in the mood for some Hawaiian BBQ, I an easy recommend! read more

I had the bbq beef. It should have been called teriyaki beef, because that was what it was. It was overly sweet and salty. One of the worst "Hawaiian" food I've had, if you could call it Hawaiian. Not good, not good. I replaced the rice and macaroni salad with veggies for an extra $0.75. The steamed veggies was probably the best part of the meal. read more

I've ordered the teriyaki chicken from Tim's Hawaiian multiple times. Yesterday, I ordered directly at the restaurant, but after waiting about 20 minutes without hearing anything from the kitchen, I checked in. The gentleman working there seemed surprised and realized my order hadn't been seen, so they started prepping it right away. He was kind and offered me a drink while I waited, which I appreciated, though I declined. Later that day, when I noticed the chicken was very salty, I called to let him know and he did refund me, which I appreciated and felt was handled well. Today, I ordered the teriyaki chicken again thinking they just had a bad batch and unfortunately it was still very salty. When I politely mentioned this to the woman working there, I did not ask for a refund. I asked if it would be possible to make another order of chicken with less or no seasoning. She declined and explained that since they hadn't received complaints from other customers who ordered the same dish, they could not remake it or offer a refund. While I understand that others may not have had the same experience, I was disappointed by how the feedback was handled. I appreciate the kindness and customer service shown yesterday and I do want to highlight the lady today was not rude and probably it wasn't her decision to decide whether to make another order or refund me, but consistency in food quality and how concerns are addressed would make a big difference. read more

Tim's Hawaiian BBQ - Chicken teriyaki bowl - Hawaiian Near Me - Davis, California

Good food, great price, service TBD (have only ordered online). Food (8/10) - The food is pretty good here! The short rib is undoubtedly there best meat (which is likely why it is the most expensive). It's flavorful and has a very nice, melt-on-your-mouth texture. It goes great with rice. The BBQ pork is really delicious! It's tender and has a slight sweet hint. My only complaint is that the BBQ beef is a little bit on the tougher side. It definitely has a nice smoky flavor though so it's a good quality meat. The chicken katsu is good BUT must be eaten fresh. If you let it sit for even a day, it will get soggy. Overall though, it's super crispy. Not a biggest fan of the katsu sauce since it has a very sharp sweet flavor (though to each their own). COLLEGE HACK!! I usually get a half-and-half plate with short ribs and BBQ beef, all mac with a side of BBQ pork and am able to HAPPILY, stretch it over 3 meals. I'll usually make rice on my own and it's something that you can keep on eating. Since you have a nice variety of meat, you don't get too tired of the flavor. A nice scoop of rice with some mac salad or meat is simply delicious :DD Price (9/10) - Some definitely make the argument is Tim's is a lot more expensive than L&L. However!! Since the portion size is so much bigger and you feel a lot more full after Tim's, it's 100% my go-to for Hawaiian BBQ. When it comes to a $3-4 difference but you're getting almost double the meals out of it, I can't help but recommend Tim's. Tim's is an absolute go-to of mine! Great portions and great food, with a fair price! read more

This place was very delicious! We got the chicken katsu plate (1 rice + 2 scoops of macaroni salads) , we just shared the plate! Very big portions so it was perfect to halve between us. Very quick service ! The interior is pretty small with three tables but there are plenty of outdoor tables! read more

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One of my favorite restaurants in all of Davis. The combination plates are easily enough food to split between two and the quality of everything is remarkable. One of the best Hawaiian bbq spots I have ever had and a staple in Davis read more

Tim's Hawaiian BBQ - Hawaiian Near Me - Davis, California

There hasn't been a moment since my time as a Davis student, that'd I actively ignore the adorable Tims Cottage on 3rd street. Fantastic food, incredible prices, value for size and the feeling of home- only complimented by the sweetest servers. Shoutout to the sweet girl with cool glasses that always has my back. I (& all my friends) will miss Tims dearly when we graduate. read more

Tim's Hawaiian BBQ - Chicken Katsu - Hawaiian Near Me - Davis, California

It never misses. Katsu was crispy and thin, sauces were the right amount of tangy, loved the mac salad (when you crave Hawaiian BBQ this completes the plate), they have a Hawaiian plate down to a science. read more

Tim's Hawaiian BBQ - 3-Style Mix Musubi, - Hawaiian Near Me - Davis, California

This place was such an amazing surprise. The food was fresh and well made. Great flavors and the portions were insanely big (each plate feeds 2). It's Hawaiian done right. Also the ramen was surprisingly tasty with good chewy noodles and a real kick. Great to stop on the way to Tahoe. read more

I highly recommend Tim's. I've actually been eating here for a while but the food is so good I always forget to get a picture. My fiancé and I ordered take out. I always get the bbq mix plate and it never disappoints. My fiancé got 1/2 bbq chicken 1/2 bbq beef. Both plates came with 2 scoops of rice and 1 scoop of Mac salad. (But you do have the option to do 2 Mac 1 rice or any other combination) We split an order of the 3 mususbi; 1 spam, 1 chicken katsu, 1 bbq chicken. The staff is always super friendly any time we go. read more

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Everything about this establishment was great! Would 10/10 recommend to anyone looking for authentic Hawaiian food, that's decently priced, and also really great service that was so communicative and helpful. The restaurant itself is small with not too much seating but there are also picnic tables outside and lots of street parking in the area and a parking lot right next door. The overall ambiance was calm, which I am sure is to change when Davis students are back in session and flocking here for food! The food itself was amazing. Everything was fresh, and you can tell they were made with great products and was overall well made. Definitely satisfied our Hawaiian food craving and we will be returning. read more

Tim's Hawaiian BBQ - Huge layout of plates - Hawaiian Near Me - Davis, California

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Cute little spot in downtown; short walk from Davis campus so I came out for a quick lunch. Ordered a loco moco and the portion was huge: 2 large patties with 2 over easy eggs, gravy, 2 scoops of rice, and 1 scoop of mac salad on the side. It was very filling and I had to take the other half to go because the portion was that generous. Definitely worth the price; it was around $17 including tax so considering I can get 2 servings out of it, that's nice. The food itself is pretty good. It's nothing super special to rave about but it definitely hits the spot when you want some Hawaiian food! Would definitely come back to try their other plates. read more

I came in for a snack in the afternoon before the start of fall quarter, so I was the only one in there. The wait was reasonable. It's a small store with limited seating, so keep that in mind if you want to dine in. I ordered their katsu and BBQ chicken musubis. Their katsu was great and perfectly fried. The BBQ chicken was good, but I couldn't help not comparing it to Ono's Hawaiian BBQ, and with that, the marination just wasn't quite there. The musubi comes with a lot of rice and a piece of meat. Depending on how big the plates are, I think you'd get more bang for your buck. read more

Tim's Hawaiian BBQ - BBQ chicken and katsu musubi - Hawaiian Near Me - Davis, California

Our order: musubi, loco moco, chicken katsu plates, Hawaiian sun sodas. Characteristically college-town eatery: cheap, fast, big. Didn't try my partner's chicken katsu so I won't comment on that. The musubi and loco moco were extremely salty. The loco moco meat patties were dry so I had to add sauce to the plate which was essentially salt on salt. Good flavors, but be prepared to drink a lot of water during and after your meal. The restaurant was bustling. I don't think the cashier ever had a second to stop from the influx of patrons whom are mostly students. Food took about 15min, better to order online for takeout. Seating is quite limited both indoors and outdoors, but it is close to a municipal park with picnic spaces. There is parking to the side / back, not noticeable unless you're familiar with the neighborhood. read more

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I can to Tim's Hawaiian on a Friday afternoon. I wasn't planning on it since it was closed for most of the summer but I saw it was opened so I said why not. I've been here before, mostly for their BBQ plates which are typically two meals worth of food. But I have been wanting to try their burgers. I got a beef burger combo. The burger itself was just a regular burger, it had a good amount of sauce too but the burger didn't really stand out. The fries were the star of this meal. I took the meal to go and by the time I was ready to eat, the fries were really crispy and warm still. Overall, if you go to Tim's, I'd recommend the BBQ plates and don't forget the mac salad! read more

Tim's Hawaiian BBQ - 2. All Beef Burger Combo - Hawaiian Near Me - Davis, California

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I recently tried the Chicken Katsu plate from Tim's Hawaiian BBQ, I must admit that I didn't enjoy it as much as I did their Chicken BBQ. Will post a picture of the chicken katsu ,unfortunately, I ate all of the chicken BBQ but it was super good ! The Chicken Katsu plate was priced at around $14, which seemed reasonable for a full meal. I found the chicken to be disappointingly dry and difficult to swallow. It's important to note that personal preferences can vary, and while I didn't particularly enjoy this dish, there are others in my friend group who might appreciate it. On the positive side, the cashier at the restaurant was extremely friendly and provided great customer service. read more

Tim's Hawaiian BBQ - Hawaiian Near Me - Davis, California

The BBQ mix plate had great flavor and the katsu was both juicy and crispy! Felt like we got a decent amount of food for the price. The spam musubi's rice ratio was a little too high for my liking, but that was easy enough to work around. There's not much space for inside dining, so there was a bit of a wait for a shaded table outside. Overall happy with the experience and would go again. read more

I stopped in during a very long day of driving. I was hungry and this area in Davis has multiple good eats. I was craving HawaiianBBq chicken, and Yelp showed Tim's near where I parked. It was late, just after 9pm, and the place was packed. The line to order moved extremely fast. The crew was working hard, cooking and filling orders quickly. I was overwhelmed and confused after my long day. When I got to the counter, I told the young man I just wanted Hawaiian Chicken but was tired and confused. His name was Felix. He immediately slowed down and helped me through my order! Then told me to be seated and he would serve me. Unusual, as they generally call out numbers as orders are up. He was super kind and helpful. I almost left, because of my brain issues. But with Felix help, I got to order what I wanted, was able to sit down, and was taken care of the way I needed right then. Now I am almost ready to leave, and I am more than satisfied. The food was GREAT. And, as you can see in my picture, only 20 minutes after I arrived- the counter has no line. Everyone was served in a timely manner. This place ROCKS! read more

I ordered the chicken katsu musubi for a snack, and it was amazing. The chicken was crunchy and tender. For 3.50, the musubi was huge! I'll try their plates next time read more

Tim's Hawaiian BBQ - Hawaiian Near Me - Davis, California

When I'm planning to get takeout, Hawaiian food never occurs to me as an option. But Yelp saved me as I was searching for something different - Tim's Hawaiian BBQ popped up as an option and yes, the reviews spoke for themselves. I love me some Hawaiian food and on a cold wintery day, it sounded like just the ticket. I got the loco moco, which was huge! And my son spotted it and scoffed down about half of it. He had never tried loco moco and was immediately a fan. Who wouldn't love a ground beef patty over rice, topped with gravy and a fried egg, with a side of macaroni salad? It was a carbalicious feast! My family also ordered the BBQ Mix with Katsu (keeping the BBQ beef and BBQ short ribs, replacing BBQ chicken for chicken katsu), spam musubi (yes! Always order this when it's available). Chicken katsu is easily the best version I've had in many years - very fresh and not too greasy or oily. BBQ items were all tender and tasty. I'll definitely return - I ordered delivery through Grubhub and it was very quick delivery and food was very hot! Try Tim's if you haven't been here. It's worth a trip. read more

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Mixed plate, portions are amazing! Check it out. Closest taste to food back home, comfort food. I'll be back! read more

Tim's Hawaiian BBQ - Mixed plate, portions are amazing! Check it out. Closest taste to food back home, comfort food. - Hawaiian Near Me - Davis, California

This review is based on the fried fish BOWL: B est price/value considering it was a large portion, could feed two people. O verall satisfied because the outside was crispy and the fish was not dried out. W ee bit salty for my taste and didn't need the tarter sauce. L ightly cooked side of veggies was the perfect combination of fresh zucchini, carrot, broccoli, and cabbage. Lots of free parking....we'll be back! read more

Tim's Hawaiian BBQ - #6 Fried fish bowl - Hawaiian Near Me - Davis, California

Love this place! It's fast. Cheap. HUGE! I love their katsu :) I ordered the bbq mix w the Katsu, was a little confused but u choose katsu to replace one of the meats in the mix. I'd stick w just the Katsu next time. Fried to perfection and it's like two BIG pieces of Katsu. read more

Tim's Hawaiian BBQ - 7. BBQ Mix with Katsu Plate 1. BBQ Chicken Plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Davis, California

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Having lived in SoCal for most of your life really fucks over your expectation of food. In LA, Ono's Hawaiian BBQ was a solid choice. In SD, Homestyle Hawaiian's was always a great pick. In Davis? Well, I had to give this place a shot. The first time I was here, I got their katsu and BBQ chicken matsubi. Overall good food and fair price - so I thought I'd get something more next time. The second time I was here was when they just opened. The food smelled amazing and they already had a line. I got their BBQ chicken bowl and BBQ pork bowl. Overall, good food for a fair price. This isn't the best Hawaiian food I've ever had, but in the context of the Davis area, Tim's Hawaiian BBQ is a solid pick, and will definitely come back. read more

Tim's is another solid option for Hawaiian BBQ here in Davis. Located right by the UCD campus, it's a very convenient location with plenty of parking. I'd say it's on par with Fish's Wild in terms of quality and price, and it definitely hits the spot when I'm craving Hawaiian BBQ. The portions are HUGE which is great, as one plate is almost enough for two servings. My recommendations: Chicken Katsu BBQ Beef BBQ Chicken Spam Musubi Make sure to check for the daily specials. At $8.50 for a Katsu plate on Wednesday is an amazing deal. read more

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Tim's Hawaiian offers a $10 special on Monday (fish and chips), Tuesday (BBQ chicken), and Wednesday (chicken katsu) every week. The portions are large enough to split between 2 people and come with a fountain drink. The food tastes great and you can't beat the price! I like the Mac salad so much that sometimes I order an extra scoop for later :) It's a big space with plenty of seating and a few tables outside. Order at the counter if you can because the kiosks add a service fee. read more

We ordered the chicken katsu plate and the pork bbq plate. Both were very tasty and reminded me of the food I had in Honolulu. Really big portion sizes and the prices were reasonable. Service was good and the food was done quickly. read more

Tim's Hawaiian BBQ - Hawaiian Near Me - Davis, California

Best Hawaiian food in UC Davis! Every time I'm in the area, this is my go to. I usually order the kalbi and chicken Katsu. Can't wait to go back.. read more

The prices here are super fair and reasonable! Tim's Hawaiian BBQ is super small on the interior but has a decent amount of outdoor seats. It's a perfect walk to and from campus and you can also just grab the food and go. My boyfriend and I got two mixed plates but later realized I probably should have gotten a bowl. The mixed plates include two scoops of rice, macaroni salad, and your choice of protein. The bowl contains vegetables and rice and is a much smaller portion. I ended up getting the chicken and it was way too salty. I did not enjoy it that much, but they did give a lot! The bbq mix plate was a lot better and definitely had more flavor besides salt. I would not get their chicken again, but would be open to trying other items on the menu! read more

Tim's Hawaiian BBQ - Hawaiian Near Me - Davis, California

Yeah not a bad spot the macaroni is good the meat plate is a little overpriced and the barbecue pork was really sweet and kind of salty made it a little hard to eat got two plates for 30 bucks à la carte not bad but it was kind of bad I'd come here again not sure what I'd get and I'd probably ask a ton of questions to avoid getting anything that's weird The ribeye was good it was really just the price in the amount of soy sauce that was probably in the meat to make it sweet and salty read more

Tim's Hawaiian BBQ - a table and chairs - Hawaiian Near Me - Davis, California

SPLIT A PLATE WITH A FRIEND Hours are 10:45 am-8:30 pm rn, no more bogo special ( only for January), now weekly specials mon-wed for $8. Some seats inside and a fire pit outside, they have sweet tea in the drinks option and a restroom for customers. Overall pretty clean and nicely decorated. The food is less heavy than ohanas (umall), and with a similar big portion - def too much for one person. They also have spam musubi, burgers and bowls(healthier) as options. The chicken katsu was interestingly tender ( tbh I'm probably just used to dry ass katsu) but I couldn't taste any chicken flavor LOL ( again prob my poor sense of taste). So it was good? But confusing. The sauce is p basic katsu sauce and u get 2 scoops of rice + a macaroni salad ( that is bigger, softer and less rich than umall). I like how their menu pretty much mix and match any bbq items for the plate and it's pretty easy to order. But yeah, probably not for too big groups due to limited seating inside, and share a plate with someone :) . read more

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The food was SO good here! I recommend trying! The service was pretty solid! The place is a on the smaller side, being a little crammed, but regardless the food is so good I think it's a must try. read more

Tim's Hawaiian BBQ - Hawaiian Near Me - Davis, California

My grilled salmon plate was pretty decent. But I got the fried fish island and the fish was really thin and dry. I forgot for a moment that I ordered this with fish and so when I got back home to taste it it tasted like chicken. My friend even told me it didn't taste like fish but that it tasted like chicken. Personally I don't think this fried fish island was worth my money. I am struggling to finish it. Also those machines were too difficult to use and I wish I was helped by a representative to help me use the machine to order my food. read more

Stop for a quick fix and the three musubi plate did not disapoint. the price was also yeah, $8.25 for three.

Such a solid place for a hawaiian barbecue craving. I've tried both their chicken katsu and bbq chicken plate. Both were delicious although the bbq chicken plate is my favorite of the two! Their portions always give me enough leftovers for a second meal too. I'm not sure if they're still doing the lunch deals but a couple months ago they were doing some plate deals monday - wednesday for $8.50 which is such a steal for how much food you get!! read more

Tim's Hawaiian BBQ - BBQ Chicken Plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Davis, California

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Really delicious and fun. I recommend the Musubi and the bbq is just so yummy! Giant Spam sushi is really a unique experience.

Good food great value! This place is consistently delicious with consistently polite staff. The place is clean and welcoming with chill ambiance. read more

Delicious! We were in Davis for the Whole Earth Festival and decided to stop here for dinner to avoid the crowds at some of the other restaurants. It did not disappoint! There are only a few tables inside but they also have seating outside. We opted to sit outside and people watch while we enjoyed our dinner. Their servings are very generous. I was able to make two meals and a snack out of my plate. read more

Tim's Hawaiian BBQ - Outside - Hawaiian Near Me - Davis, California