DQ Hawaiian BBQ — Restaurant in Sacramento

Couple of things upfront. I wanted to and did, support an AAPI locally owned business, instead of the corporate businesses next door. I liked the simple design of interior and it was cool on a 91F degree day. The younger lady explained what the differences between the healthy plate and the normal mixed BBQ plate are.

I ordered the mixed BBQ healthy plate. I was charged the incorrect amount for it. I knew it right away. They didn’t give me a normal receipt, only a receipt for me to sign with tip and total lines. I had to ask separately for a priced and itemized receipt. Mentioning the price difference for what I ordered, I was not assisted in any way. Unfortunately, the first receipt with no itemization or line item priced amount, added insult to injury.

I ordered it for stay so I could enjoy the atmosphere. Having been to Hawaii and many Hawaiian fast casual restaurants over the years, I was surprised that there was no music playing. It would have been cool to hear some Hawaiian music, like at other Hawaiian fast casual restaurants.

The interior is clean and the food came out hot. My to stay meal was brought to my table in a takeout bag. I took out my clear plastic container from the plastic bag and tried the brown rice first. I liked how fluffy it was. I ordered the salad with no sauce. It was clean with large slices of cucumber,

The mixed BBQ meats were hot. I appreciate hot food a lot. The Korean ribs were cooked well, the beef cooked to my liking and the chicken had a nice marinade.

I would like to come back, but the pricing and receipt things unfortunately turned me off to the overall experience. Hopefully they fix these pricing and customer services...

⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3 out of 5 stars) As an island girl born and raised in Hawaiʻi, my first impression walking into DQ Hawaiian Barbecue was that the décor had a bit of a “Party City” feel. It’s now clear to me that this is more of a Hawaiian fast food style spot—similar to your average L&L Hawaiian Barbecue—rather than authentic Hawaiian cuisine.

The food itself wasn’t bad. The Spam musubi was good, the teriyaki chicken tasted like a typical teriyaki but did not “look” appealing, and the rice was excellent. The macaroni salad, however, was a bit too wet for my liking. They do carry the full lineup of Hawaiian Sun drinks, which is always a nice touch.

From my perspective, this isn’t the authentic Hawaiian food I grew up with, and it saddens me that for many people, this is the only version of “Hawaiian food” they’ll know. But if you’ve never had true local-style Hawaiian cooking, you’d probably enjoy it here—it’s flavorful, filling, and not a bad option if you’re craving something close. Personally, I likely won’t return, but I can see the...

I am so happy to find this hidden gem on Marysville Blvd because my friend recommended DQ Hawaiian BBQ & Chicken after he tried it a couple of weeks ago. They just opened not too long ago and have already received many excellent reviews. I have a very delicious dinner here tonight! I am also overeating! Lol

The restaurant looks a little dated outside, but the interior is nice and clean. The most important thing is that all the food was so delicious and we enjoyed our dinner. It was a perfect ending with the excellent, yummy desserts!

The service is excellent. The owners are very friendly and attentive. We have a fantastic dining experience in DQ Hawaiian BBQ & Chicken. I can’t wait to come back again soon to try more delicious food...