L&L Hawaiian Barbecue — Restaurant in Goleta

Particularly with the "Atkins" menu option, this Hawaiian chain fast food (but never drive through) offers some quite healthful choices which are filling and delicious.. And there are plenty of "local" favorites on the menu which will fulfill any calorie goals you might have as well.. ;-) For the uninitiated, the bbq mix plate is a safe choice.. Hawaiian bbq does not have the sauce most Americans associate with bbq, and is cooked in a light sauce of, I'm guessing, soy sauce or the like. Whatever it is cooked in, everyone I've had try this dish (which is in the hundreds, as my home in Hawaii is near an l&l) enjoyed it. If you aren't looking to avoid carbs and trans fats, you could try the fried chicken katsu which comes with katsu sauce which is like a spicy bbq sauce. Spam musubi takes that far too salty/greasy meat composite, and serves a thin slice on sauce and rice, wrapped in seaweed, then roasted.. And is surprisingly delicious. If you get a plate lunch, put some Tabasco on the mac salad for best effect, and some shoyu (soy sauce) on...

One of the best choices around for fast food. The food is tasty and plentiful with a good variety on the menu. It's the only place I can go to when I'm craving kimchi. The food isn't what you'll find at a full service sit down restaurant, but when you're wanting something different and don't have all day this is perfect. Instead of greasy fries in your combo you're going to get heaping spoonfuls of rice or macaroni salad.

It can get crowded with college kids from nearby UCSB on weekends.

UPDATE: Prices have really shot up. Meals were $16.99! I paid $8.99 for a tiny, bland burger that should be on a dollar menu. It did come with fries though and they weren't too bad.

It took nearly 20 minutes to get that burger and there was only one customer ahead of me.

One guy left after waiting 5 minutes without being acknowledged by the cashier, she was too busy training a new employee. Everyone was polite enough with me though.

Between the lack of value and declining service it will be some time...

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue is a popular chain serving authentic Hawaiian-style barbecue with a focus on comfort food. This casual eatery offers a variety of traditional Hawaiian dishes, including barbecue, plate lunches, musubi and any kind of meat barbecue and local favorites.

L&L's barbecue is slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in tender and flavorful meat. The menu features a range of traditional Hawaiian dishes, including chicken, beef, pork, and vegetarian. L&L's plate lunches and sides, such as macaroni salad, saimi (some kind of ramen soup) and rice, are comforting and satisfying.

If you're craving authentic Hawaiian barbecue, L&L is a great choice. Try their signature barbecue plates, such as the Mixed Plate or the...