L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
Ala Moana - Kakaako, Urban Honolulu
Restaurant in Urban Honolulu, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue is worth using as a casual Urban Honolulu stop, especially for solo diners, families, or groups that need an easy meal without a reservation-heavy plan. Do not choose it for cocktails or a polished night out; cross-shop AGU Ramen - Ward Centre, Piggy Smalls, or Merriman's Oahu if the meal needs more structure.
About L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue in Urban Honolulu is a casual option with a direct planning detail: it is listed as open 10 AM to 8:45 PM every day. Use it when the priority is an easy, casual stop in the city rather than a reservation-driven or special-occasion meal.
Keep the plan practical rather than elaborate. The dress code is casual, and the posted hours cover late morning through evening daily. If you need a bar program, a particular service format, a specific seating setup, or detailed menu information, check ahead before making it central to the plan.
Casual, practical, and schedule-friendly
The main reason to consider L&L Hawaiian Barbecue is convenience: daily hours from 10 AM to 8:45 PM and a casual dress code. That makes it easier to fit into a flexible Urban Honolulu day than a more formal dining plan.
For a broader scan of the area, use Our full Urban Honolulu restaurants guide.
Where to cross-shop in Urban Honolulu
If you are comparing options, AGU Ramen - Ward Centre, An Di Dzo, Merriman's Oahu, Piggy Smalls, and Robata JINYA - Honolulu are other named venues to consider depending on the kind of meal you want. Keep the comparison general until you have the details needed for a specific plan.
The verdict: keep L&L Hawaiian Barbecue on the list for a casual Urban Honolulu stop with daily 10 AM to 8:45 PM hours. Choose another venue if your plans require more specific details on service, seating, menu, or bar options.
Planning details
- Location
- 310 Kamakee St, Honolulu, HI 96814
- Website
- hawaiianbarbecue.com
- Phone
- +1 808 597 9088
The take
The Take
The Vibe
L&L; Hawaiian Barbecue reads as purposeful and unadorned: the room favors function over flourish, with laminate tables, a steam-table counter and a menu board built for swift decisions. The atmosphere settles into a steady, workaday rhythms—construction workers, office staff and tourists circulate through a practiced routine—so the restaurant feels like a communal lunchtime checkpoint rather than a destination for ambiance. That honesty is part of the appeal: everything is engineered for volume and repetition, and the room’s unpretentious energy matches the plate-lunch tradition it upholds.
Best For
This is a spot built for midday efficiency and familiar comfort. The plate lunch—two scoops of white rice, a scoop of macaroni salad and a protein—works as a complete, no-fuss meal, which makes L&L; ideal for workers on tight schedules, families looking for straightforward portions, and travelers seeking a quick introduction to local flavors. It’s strongest at lunch, when the steam-table line and communal seating move fast and the menu’s comfort items, from chicken katsu to loco moco, read as reliably filling rather than formal.
Ordering Tips
Order at the counter and have your choice ready: the menu board is large and designed for quick decisions, and the line typically moves fast. You’ll receive a styrofoam or paper tray and then choose seating—communal tables or the convenience of your car are both common. There’s no server-led pacing or courses; the plate arrives complete, so decide whether you’ll tackle rice, macaroni salad and protein in your preferred sequence. Regulars often develop firm habits about that order, but there’s no prescribed way to eat the meal.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual fast-food atmosphere with bright lighting and quick-service energy typical of a bustling local eatery.
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Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Chicken Katsu
- BBQ Mix
- Loco Moco
- Spam Musubi
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 310 Kamakee St, Honolulu, HI 96814
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to Go If This Is Not the Right Fit
Choose AGU Ramen - Ward Centre if the group wants a focused, casual meal nearby rather than Hawaiian barbecue. Choose Piggy Smalls if Asian Fusion and a more deliberate dinner plan sound better.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Against Merriman's Oahu, L&L; Hawaiian Barbecue is the practical pick, not the occasion pick. Merriman's Oahu is better for a fuller restaurant experience and a more polished room; L&L; is better when the priority is a casual meal that does not need much planning.
Piggy Smalls is the stronger choice for Asian Fusion and a more intentional dinner, while AGU Ramen - Ward Centre makes more sense when the group wants ramen in Ward. L&L; is easier to slot into the day, especially for solo diners or groups that want a quick, familiar format.
Robata JINYA - Honolulu and An Di Dzo are better cross-shops when ambiance and a more specific dining format matter. Choose L&L; when value, speed, and low booking friction outweigh the need for a composed night out.
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Compare L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| L&L Hawaiian Barbecue | Urban Honolulu | , | No published awards |
| Merriman's Oahu | Honolulu | , | No published awards |
| Piggy Smalls | Honolulu | Asian Fusion | No published awards |
| AGU Ramen - Ward Centre | Urban Honolulu | , | No published awards |
| Robata JINYA - Honolulu | Honolulu | , | No published awards |
| An Di Dzo | Honolulu | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can L&L Hawaiian Barbecue accommodate groups?
For group meals, check directly with the venue before planning around a large party. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue is a casual Urban Honolulu venue open daily from 10 AM to 8:45 PM.
What are alternatives to L&L Hawaiian Barbecue in Urban Honolulu?
Other Urban Honolulu options to compare include AGU Ramen - Ward Centre, An Di Dzo, Merriman's Oahu, Piggy Smalls, and Robata JINYA - Honolulu. Choose based on the details that matter for your plans.
Is L&L Hawaiian Barbecue good for solo dining?
Its casual style and daily hours from 10 AM to 8:45 PM may make it easy to plan around.
Can I eat at the bar at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue?
Is daytime or evening better at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue?
Hours run from 10 AM to 8:45 PM daily, so both daytime and evening visits may fit the schedule. Choose based on your itinerary.
