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    William BBQ

    4.4 (126 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Quiet
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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    william Chicken  2 meat
    Bianca S.

    Picked up dinner from William BBQ. Three items and one side. I have been eyeing this place for a while. Today just felt like the day. It was light refreshing and fulfilling. There was crunch, the chicken was not heavy or greasy. The mac salad/slaw was a good note to my fried shrimp. I live kinda far, still had a crunch when I got home. Staff were welcoming the vibe is homie. You can stop for a quick bite, there is not much space but definitely worth the bite, so a grab and go never hurt nobody. Today was hot and this meal was a good bite.

    Cardin N.

    A small business and small restaurant with limited seating so expect that when heading there. That said, owner is very pleasant and the food is splendid. 5/5 for both dishes we had!

    Hawaiian William BBQ Chicken, Chicken Katsu plates
    Alice W.

    There's not a lot of seating but for takeout, William BBQ is great. I ordered 2 plates to go, and both were delicious and each plate had enough leftovers for another meal! To order, I phoned it in (friendly service) and picked up the order. Food ordered: 1. Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Plate The chicken was juicy was the BBQ sauce tasted similar to a teriyaki sauce, so sweet and tangy. Plates come with 2 scoops of rice, 1 scoop macaroni salad, and a couple broccoli heads. Delicious! 2. Chicken Katsu Plate This fried chicken katsu was also delicious. Katsu coating is not overdone and the chicken is cooked well. Same idea that the plate comes with 2 scoops of rice, 1 scoop of macaroni, and a couple broccoli heads. It may not look like much from the photos, but these are large plates. With 2 plates, it was enough for two of us to have an entire meal the next day. I would order again for takeout when I'm feeling a Hawaiian BBQ plate.

    william chicken katsu
    Jessica H.

    The william chicken katsu was great. Big portions for two meals. The katsu was crispy and the chicken was good. Some pieces maybe were a bit more on the dry side. Overall though it was good with some sauce. I also enjoyed the macaroni salad which featured some cabbage shreds in there. It was refreshing to have with the soft fluffy rice and crunchy chicken katsu. Good little spot for food.

    Bbq mix plate
    Jaime D.

    This place is still as good! The portions are huge and food is so damn good! I always get half bbq chicken and half chicken katsu! Definitely a must try

    Daniel F.

    Hidden gem for sure. This has to be one of the best Hawaiin BBq places I've ever had. Right in San Carlos off of El Camino. There's only street parking and the place is small so it can get busy quick, but luckily we came when it wasn't busy on a Saturday afternoon. Very friendly people with a nice homey feel to the place. Now to the best part which is the food. You get large portions of food which is great and the price is affordable. Katsu chicken is cooked perfectly and very crispy. The short ribs were good, but were drenched in too much sauce. The wagyu beef was really good and their mac salad is different, but good. Will definitely be back to try other things on the menu.

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    Alexandra L.

    They have nice big tables for you to dine in. This is a very small place but the prices and the food is cooked fresh. The portions are big so I can get a second meal out of it for tomorrow. I will definitely show up here often.

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    Jonathan C.

    It's a hard thing to give up your favorite spot but you definitely want to see the business thrive..well this is one of them! The owner is a very nice guy. Will greet you and give you tips on what to order. I suggest the beef and grilled shrimp. Even the broccoli is amazing! The Mac salad is a little different with coleslaw mixed in but it works.. the portions are good size and this place is really a diamond in the rough! If you're a fan of Hawaiian Bbq then this is your spot!

    Dank G.

    $18&change. 2 meat. William Ck & Katsu. Protein is over the top generous, could have fed two! Value is all there and more - quantity rules here, but the grade of protein didn't align with my own expectations. Flavor on both is unique. Sauces on table are bountiful. The restaurant is quaint. The folks are very nice. Food cooked to order. Not mentioned, but if you pay by cash they give you a free soft drink or btl of water. I wish these folks the best! .

    BBQ 2 Meat   BBQ chicken + Wagyu Steak  Sides all rice
    Jayoolian G.

    This place is one of the best Hawaiian spots in the bay HANDS DOWN I weighed the takeout portion and it came out to just under 5lbs of food 5 LBS OF FOOD FOR $20?!?! SAY LESS Everything was savory, properly seasoned and had endless flavor, already been here a few times and I look forward to coming back every time, insanely underrated 5 STARS

    Chicken Katsu, William BBQ Chicken
    Ishmael K.

    The food is delicious, the ambience is very Mom & Pop family run, and the portions are HUGE! I love coming here. I usually get the grilled chicken, wagyu combination plate.

    Reanne Z.

    Ordered takeout, called in advance and was able to pick up within 15 minutes. We requested no rice, all mac salad, and they kindly obliged. Unfortunately, I ended up not being a huge fan of the mac salad, it was more like a watery coleslaw with macaroni in it rather than a traditional mac salad. We got a chicken katsu and wagyu plate, and there was quite a bit of food, the box was hefty. I found the wagyu to be a bit chewy, but the chicken katsu was crispy and moist. Overall, I found it pricey for what it was (about $23 after tax), and there was other preferred Hawaiian food places in the Peninsula, but perhaps I will give it another try with other menu items.

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    We got takeout grilled shrimp, chicken katsu, and fries. Fresh food, tasty seasoning, good portions, and friendly service. We'll be back!

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    Solid takeout Hawaiian BBQ. Friendly, helpful staff. 2 of us could easily split one meal.

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