Lisha Wu
This was our first time dining here, and we came based on Beatrice’s recommendation. Overall, it was a pleasant experience. While the chicken was a little on the dry side for our taste, the shrimp and the local-style fried rice were absolutely delicious and really stood out. The staff was very friendly and welcoming, which made our visit even more enjoyable. We would definitely consider coming back to try more items on the menu.
… moreDave D
A locally owned restaurant in a strip mall. I stopped in after hiking just on a whim after seeing it online.
There were two lovely Hawaiian ladies working here. They were so pleasant and they explained the menu to me.
The food was very good, certainly a lot better than the food in the tourist areas . It was also a very nice chill atmosphere.
If you’re in the area, I would highly recommend stopping by for a bite to eat. Its always better to support local, hard-working business owners than the tourist places.
… moreLisa G
The service was great. And the type of slow that means you know it is being cooked FRESH! What is pictured is the 3 of 5 pieces I could not eat. It is a large plate.
… moreK. T.
Came here for the first time with my friend. I ordered the 3 choice combo plate (pork belly, umami shrimp, and bbq guava fried chicken). It bit pricey, but the plate is packed. The pork belly was super tender and tasted similar to Big City Diner guava ribs. The umami shrimp was super delicious and garlicky. The boa guava fried chicken was probably the best entree. It was very crispy yet packed with flavor and juiciness. I didn’t really taste any guava flavor, but it was more on the Korean Fried Chicken from Zippys taste.
The staff is fast and friendly. Lots of parking and lots of tables to dine at.
… moreMJ
We stopped by without doing any research, and everything exceeded our expectations! The restaurant and restroom were immaculately clean. The service was awesome! We visited around 10 am on a Wednesday and although there was only one server, Jon, he handled everything efficiently.
Jon greeted us warmly, showed us to our table, and took our order. He even apologized for the wait, although we didn’t feel like we’d been waiting long. As more customers arrived, Jon continued to check on us regularly. I was thoroughly impressed!
The food portions were generous and we enjoyed both the guava fried chicken and BBQ pork belly. However I highly recommend the BBQ pork belly!! it was incredibly tender and flavorful! While the food may have been served a bit slowly, it was clear that each dish was freshly made and served with care
… moreSteven Jones
Skip the Waikiki tourist traps and drive east.. guava BBQ chicken is the real deal. Laid-back vibe perfect stop along the scenic coastline drive or Hanauma Bay.
… moreThressa J
We went for lunch on a Friday as a group of 4. Service was quick and friendly, but the restaurant was not packed. Maybe 6 tables. We ordered nachos and the cold spicy tofu. The others in our group ordered furikake ahi and guava chicken. Portions for all were large. The cold spicy tofu was good, and had a nice crunchy Umami oil on it, but the kimchi was not good. It was a little watery and not much flavor, even for fresh kimchi. The nachos were good, but the chips reminded me of basic grocery store bagged chips. Freshly fried tortilla chips would have made this dish so much better. Overall we left happy; our bill with 2 Ohana plates, an oyster shooter, and waters was $51.
… moreMiss G
Amazing service & food. Came during happy hour. The fries were so good, the pork belly was juicy and flavorful, the Mac salad was also delicious and prices were fair. Especially during happy hour!!
… moreHawaii’s Best
My wife and I had our first experience at Beastside—it was incredible! The food was amazing, and we love that they’re a locally owned family business. The service was fantastic and super quick. My wife ordered a margarita with a Li Hing rim, and she couldn’t stop talking about it. We’ll definitely be back!
… moreDr Ekundayo
Stopped by during happy hour. The food was delicious (larger portions than we expected with HH deals). Favorites were the fries and fried chicken
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