Robert and his wife are amazing people. My family and I were there for vacation staying in Kahuku and would drive down to eat at BoBo's several times while we were there. Everything they served was fresh, delicious and healthy, prepared with Aloha. We had the Ahi plate, the steak plate the chicken katsu was killer, the fried mac and cheeseballs were incredible ( they sell out so go early) . I would highly recommend. Thank you Robert for your hospitality and love. See you the next time we're visiting. Mahalo and Aloha my friend. read more

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Bobo's place is a unique husband and wife partnership. Everything is really good. But once in a while you come on a day with a really good "special". So Ono. Breakfasts are our favs. read more

A Hidden Gem Across from the Beach! What a cute and quaint little spot! We absolutely love chicken katsu when we visit Japan, but it's been hard finding one in California that lives up to that same quality--until now. The chicken katsu here was a standout: perfectly crispy on the outside, moist and tender on the inside. Truly delicious! We also tried the pulled pork quesadillas, which were packed with flavor. The grilled onions and melted cheese paired beautifully with the seasoned pork--savory and satisfying. To top it off, we enjoyed their refreshing papaya and pineapple smoothies. They were the perfect complement to our meal. The woman who took our order was friendly and helpful. She let us know that it's best to order online since everything is made fresh to order. While there was a bit of a wait (about 30 minutes), we didn't mind at all--it was well worth it for such a great meal. Overall, we loved the food, the drinks, and the cozy beachside vibe. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

Uncle Bobo's - Chicken katsu - Barbeque Near Me - Kaaawa, Hawaii

Amazing food and amazing staff!! Best beef around and the Mac and cheese balls are out of this world !! Make sure you order online!! It's helps them stay ahead of the rushes!! read more

We stopped by Uncle Bobo's for lunch after a morning of snorkeling. We ordered the ahi tacos, chicken katsu and the teriyaki beef bowl which ended up being my favorite. The service was a little slow so don't come here if you're in a rush, fortunately we were not. It's a tiny spot next to the post office and gas station. read more

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Nice spot to grab some food. Menu is eclectic, combination of Japanese and Latin American fusion. Wonderful part is everything is freshly made to order. I really wanted to try the fish tacos, but by noon they were out. The spot is ran by husband and wife so it may take some time for them to get your food out. It's simple with outdoor seating, and great views of the ocean. read more

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My bf and I stumbled upon this cafe and we both are grateful to have come here. Yes, the food takes a while but it is fresh!! And delicious! Plus it's only a couple who runs the business so what do you expect ? My bf got the Katsu and I got the ahi katsu The ahi was fresh and delicious, my best experience with the fish Chicken katsu was light and crispy Even though we got some fried food, it felt so light and fresh ! Even the side salad was fresh ! read more

Uncle Bobo's - Ahi katsu - Barbeque Near Me - Kaaawa, Hawaii

We made a quick stop at 7/11 for some snacks and drinks and decided to check this place out which happened to be next door. The review is based on the chili rice bento. It's not necessarily the island food that one might crave however, if you aren't a fan of fish, then this is a good option. It comes with small chunks of steak, ground beef and beans over white rice with some cheddar cheese and green onion sprinkled on top. There are only a few seats outside and orders are either placed ahead of time online or by scanning a QR code located outside. read more

Uncle Bobo's - Chili Rice Bento - Barbeque Near Me - Kaaawa, Hawaii

You MUST order ahead! There is no option to place an order at the window. With that in mind, plan to put in your order 30+ min in advance. Or go to the beach while you wait. We got chicken katau which was delicious :) read more

10 outta 10 recommend! Food was winnahz!! My favorite was the ahi katsu, the Mac n cheese dippers was ono and the smoothie was delicious, even the homemade sauces they gave was really good too! read more

Uncle Bobo's - Ahi katsu bowl and Mac n cheese dippers - Barbeque Near Me - Kaaawa, Hawaii

Love Uncle Bobo he's classic and his wife still does all the cooking , always order ahead. Food quality never changes it's amazing everytime 10/10 read more

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What a delight! We finished horseback riding at Kualoa Ranch and we went on Yelp to find a lunch spot. It was a small operation, a husband and wife team, working in a small kitchen crafting everything fresh for you. I got the Ahi Katsu Bowl and an Iced Tea Plantation Style and it was amazing. They were both so kind, making sure we had everything we needed and prepared our food quickly and carefully. Highly recommend this quiet little food spot across from the water if you're looking for a filling, fresh, local Hawaiian lunch! read more

Stellar. A marriage between Island food prepared with an authentic Japanese taste and classic BBQ (the restaurant was named Uncle Bobo's BBQ in its near 20 year history). Why the high rating? 1. Extremely fresh veg. They claim home farmed, I don't doubt it. 2. In house hulled, winnowed, and polished rice. The taste in incredible. 3. Extreme attention to details. Breast meat chicken katsu, moist and tender while the outside is crisp. Ahi katsu, made from sashimi grade ahi, crisp on the outside, evenly cooked with a raw core. 4. Great tasting dressing / sauces. Outstanding miso based creamy salad dressing, outstanding soy, wasabi dipping sauce for the ahi katsu, very spicy but extremely mango forward hot sauce that paired perfectly with the pulled pork quesadillas. Sadly the pandemic has forced the owners to work the restaurant entirely on their own down from a staff of eight. Online ordering / payment only. Limited hours. Takeout recommended but there are a few outdoor tables to eat at and the owners will try hard to serve and accommodate guests. An unexpected discovery in small town Kaaawa. read more

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Mexican Street Food. Uncle Bobo`s new menu Barbacoa Beef Tacos! shredded beef tacos with, with 3 corn tortillas, topped with onions, and cilantro, and salsa, on the side. Moist, soft and delicious! The sauce is also great. All the carefully prepared meals at this restaurant are delicious. The sauces made by the spice-loving couple are all delicious. read more

Uncle Bobo's - Barbacoa Beef Tacos - Barbeque Near Me - Kaaawa, Hawaii

This was probably the best ahi i've had on the island it literally melts in ur mouth ! The service was normal for a small restaurant but i was definitely worth it! This is definitely a hole in the wall place so don't underestimate it. read more

Their food is amazing! Would give 10 stars if I can. Their chicken katsu is amazing, really juicy and not oily. The beef teriyaki is just phenomenal! I loved their pineapple smoothie, and the little lady we ordered from was so sweet and kind. come check out this hidden gem when you have time. read more

Vegetarian here. Uncle Bobo's is where you go to get authentic, delicious food on the East shore. This is a mom and pop at its very core -- led by warm welcomes, quiet and calm beach vibes, and delicious food inspired by Japanese/SoCal roots. The vibes immediately carry themselves well here, and you can tell this place was (and still very much is) home for the local communities on the east shore. The restaurant is fuss free with delicious, fresh food being their main focus (+ their amazing service as their adjacent focus, of course). Uncle Bobo and his wife do an incredible job keeping this restaurant legendary. Thanks for the amazing eats. Such a great staple and awesome little gem! - S + C read more

Uncle Bobo's - Eggplant Katsu was so crispy and fresh. Sourced from their local garden. - Barbeque Near Me - Kaaawa, Hawaii

Had to start the new year off at the beach!! But of course your girl was hungry.. came across this place while stopping at 7Eleven to buy some snacks and drinks for the beach. It was the first day of the year, and the gentleman who owns it did give us a heads up that it was only him And his wife cooking, and due to high amounts of orders, they're only taking online orders at the moment and that we're looking at an hour wait time. We said that's understandable. So when went back to the beach, placed our order online. Surprisingly, our order was ready in less than and hour! Loved it! Food was delicious. I ordered the eggplant katsu. Which was delicious, enjoyed the salad dressing for the side salad. Just wish there was some katsu sauce to go with it. But then again, I tried my husbands katsu sauce that he got with his chicken katsu, and we both weren't a big fan. We also ordered the Kalua pork quesadilla. Hubby said it was good, but again the sauce that came with it, wasn't good. Prices here were really responsible. Would I order from here again? Yes I would. I would just bring my own sauce lol read more

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Staff was friendly and welcoming. The location is right across the street from a beach park. The food was fresh and delicious. They have somewhat of a limited selection. Mainly for katsu bowls. It took a little for us to get our foo, but we ate there. If you order ahead you won't wait at all. They only take online orders so when you get there scan the bar code or go to their website ahead of time. You cannot go wrong with the views and location. Very laid back and relaxed vibes. read more

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The smoothie we ordered was good, lady that works there is nice, but the bloke is a bit of a tosser. Going back in his review history, I believe he's become a bit of a conspiracy theorist since covid and now almost refuses to do anything by cash or verbal, he even used to have an indoors part that now no longer exist, and it's just two table outside. The window where you order food from feels like a bank tellers window also, and you can't see anyone through it. He also wants you to use his tedious, at best, website to order food, which if you use it correctly, charges you shipping?! After watching two other people struggle with the app, I went up to the window to order a drink using cash and the bloke smashed his fist down on the table and walked off having a blow up. Old mate is a professional flat spinner, I've never seen anyone crash-out over 3 drink orders! It was entertaining, but in terms of this bloke being able to handle others people food, it is a bit worrying. If you're looking for food and entertainment, I think this place is hard to pass on in that regards. Being beachside is nice too. read more

Found this place looking for a quick vegetarian bite. Really enjoyed my veggie quesadilla and smoothie! Staff was friendly and the food tasted great. Highly recommend! Support this small business if you can. read more

Me and my husband loves the kalua pork quesadilla!! Order online so you don't have to wait bc they make it fresh!!

I was on the Island for a work trip, and luckily had a day off. I had planned to rent a Harley, and check out the more "local" spots. A coworker that had been there several times recommended that I stop at Uncle Bobo's for lunch, and she was 100% right. The dish that I had was amazing - pork and rice, some veggies, and a side of poi. The owner seemed concerned that I wouldn't like poi, but I told him that I'll try anything at least once, and very much enjoyed it. While the meal was amazing, the real surprise was the mango based hot sauce. It was incredible - if they bottled it and sold it, I would have been bringing as much as possible home in my luggage! If you find yourself on this side of the Island, stop at Uncle Bobo's and you won't be disappointed - and try the hot sauce! read more

Uncle Bobo's - A nice stop for lunch - Barbeque Near Me - Kaaawa, Hawaii

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Hiked in the Kaawa area today and was delighted first of all to get cellular data reception at the top of Kahekili ridge and super delighted I could use the Yelp app to search for food. The first thing to come up was Uncle Bobo's and RodU's review showing 5 stars! Well that was all I needed to know to decide that is where we going! Anything RodU deems excellent must be true! i have hiked in this area many times and so puzzled I never knee of this place run by husband and wife team Robert and Keiko. We had to order online and the wait for the food was a little long but so worth it! We ordered the Teriyaki Beef bowl, Garlic Shrimp bowl and Katsu Chicken bowl. All was soooo good. We dined there and I loved they served our bowls in porcelain dishes even though it was a takeout casual spot. Seating is limited outside 3 small tables and about 8 chairs. Located on mauka side across from Swanzy beach and next door to 7-Eleven. Orders only accepted online at www.unclebobos.com read more

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Chicken Katsu is outstanding! Fresh vegetables and perfectly fried breast meat. Ordering can improve - only online orders even if you're standing at the door. Overall, very good experience! read more

Ordered the 3 smoothies from Uncle Bobo's and all three were some of the best smoothies we have had with the classic and pineapple standing out the most. Wished we could have stayed for lunch. read more

Do NOT be fooled by the humble appearance of this precious hole-in-da-wall establishment. The food is delicious. First, I'll start by saying that when I arrived right at opening time, the owner came out and asked me to place my order online. Apparently, the que of orders ahead of me were already filling up, ahead of opening time! Luckily, he let me place my order online and moved me up to the front, since I was there already anyway. Next, yes, they were sold out of more than half the menu. You could be like the sour customers who drove away after hearing that some items were not available, but that would definitely be YOUR loss. No matter what the inventory, the food is bomb. We ordered the plantation iced tea (good, not overly sweet), the ahi katsu bowl, and the chili rice bento. The ahi was fresh, perfectly breaded, and the sauce was amazing. The salad and dressing were also delicious, and my husband's only gripe was that he wished there was more of it. The chili? Holy smokes. This has got to be one of the BEST chili rice bentos I have EVER had. the flavors were perfect and even carried a bit of heat, which I LOVE!!! It even had bits of tri tip steak in it!! Score! We MOPPED our meals and were super happy that we gave Uncle Bobo's a try. When in the Kaaawa area or near Kualoa, this is a must try!! read more

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Pretty good food. Got the fish tacos. Nothing special about them, but pretty good. I wouldn't go back.

Food was amazing it was soooo good their homemade sauces I would definitely purchase for home use . Service was great ate overlooking the ocean I definitely will come back thank you! Oh I forgot to take pics smh read more

Uncle Bobo's is the perfect food stop after an adventure at Kualoa Ranch. It's a tiny mom and pops shop that has a small but solid menu. The portion sizes are enough to satisfy moderate appetites. Bigger appetites will probably be happy with two items. FOOD Chili rice - quality chili served over rice. Ribs - tasty, quality ribs Katsu - fried well, breading isn't too thick SERVICE Friendly. Uncle Bobo seems a bit stressed but he's doing a good job. PARKING There are parking spots available right in front of the shop. Didnt have a problem. You can also park across the road at the beach lot and walk over. Then you can bring your food to eat at the beach! read more

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Stopped in for a bite after snorkeling yesterday. The service was great, the place was really clean and the food came out in less than 10 minutes. We got the Katsu Mac n cheese balls and the Kaluha pork quesadilla. Both were cooked perfectly, not greasy and nice size portions. A great little find! read more

Uncle Bobo's - Mac n cheese balls and Kaluha pork quesadilla. Beers from 7-11 - Barbeque Near Me - Kaaawa, Hawaii

We had breakfast this morning. The popovers are just like my mom used to make. They are light, fluffy, and nicely complemented by the strawberry jam. The breakfast burrito with egg, potato and cheese was also very good. Prices were reasonable, too. read more

This was on my list of places to try. The first time I was on this side of the island I missed their opening times. I came back because I really liked being at kualoa regional park (where the photo was taken). Anyway got their ahi bowl and one of their fruit drinks. It may seem pricey but it is worth it! The tuna was so good and the drink wasn't too sweet. The vegetables I believe they grow themselves and the sauces provided they made as well. The guy at the cashier seemed genuinely passionate about what they were selling. Whenever I come back I would definitely come back here and get the same thing. read more

Uncle Bobo's - Barbeque Near Me - Kaaawa, Hawaii

Food was so delicious!!! Service was great! You have to order online which is different but the food was amazing!

Ordered the Ahi Katsu bowl an macaroni bites. Ahi Katsu was so delish. Macaroni bites were perfect!! Everything was so fresh and tasty. Service was great, they even came out with treats for our dog. Portion sizes were great and the entire menu was extremely reasonably priced....Definitely will be back read more

We have been on the island for about a Week. This by far has been the best food we have eaten. The fish tacos and the ahi bowl were both out of this world! The ahi dressing, which tasted like a mix of wasabi and soy sauce was a perfect flavor! So friendly ! Thank you!! read more

Was looking for a place to eat on this part of an island. Figured I'd check this place out. Made a good choice. Good was really tasty and the owner was very friendly. Definitely would recommend anyone in the area or passing to to try it out! read more

Uncle Bobo's - Katsu and mac and cheese balls - Barbeque Near Me - Kaaawa, Hawaii

I really like eating here like everyone else it's all about the BBQ brisket. With that being said like any popular restaurant in Hawaii product runs out. But it's been a few times now and "no brisket" driving from south beaches and to not have the brisket saddens me. The wait is long but worth every minute when the brisket and fries are present. The service is mediocre it's the 2 owners and there really nice people but it's hard to manage how busy it can get and cook food, take orders. Sometime they yell but I just turn around. I'll start calling from now on to find out if the brisket is on the menu from now on. It's your number 1 seller so it makes no sense to not stock up. Especially on Saturdays. I wouldn't recommend it if your e never been here but if you've had the brisket sandwiches and fries. I guess you put up with the rest. The menu when I first ate here 11 years ago was small 6 items even 5 years ago I don't remember them having Asian food and fish . Also don't remember shave ice but trying to do all that for two people seems like a lot... read more

Pro tip order ahead online! This is not a fast food restaurant. Give them time to lovingly prepare your food! Husband and wife team working hard to keep the menu full of fresh and local food! Some they even grow themselves. Excellent service, food, and view. Some standard items and daily specials so check out current offerings on their online menu. Great local stop if you're driving up the Windward coast. read more

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Uncle Bobo is absolutely the man. After placing my order he swiftly informed me that he accidentally gave my order to someone else! Instead of panicking he calmly took over the situation and offered me the "cadillac" of the menu the beloved Ahi Katsu bowl. It was so good I wish I ordered it the first time! He then shook my hand and apologized for the inconvenience, but it was truly a fantastic experience during my time in Hawaii. read more