Kahu Hawaiian BBQ first opened its doors in the early 2000s, founded by a small family with a passion for bringing island-style comfort food to the mainland. Starting in a modest California location, the restaurant quickly gained a loyal following thanks to its generous portions, smoky barbecue flavors, and that unmistakable touch of aloha. Word spread fast, and soon Kahu expanded across neighborhoods, becoming a go-to spot for locals craving both authenticity and heartwarming value.
The menu grew from simple barbecue plates to an impressive spread of chicken katsu, teriyaki, seafood, and hearty combo platters. Alongside the main menu, a quiet “secret menu” developed—favorites whispered among regulars who discovered hidden gems like extra-saucy variations or custom plate combinations. While trends and tastes have shifted, Kahu’s original signature dish—the savory Hawaiian BBQ chicken—remains the timeless star, loved just as much today as when it first hit the grill.
Kahu Hawaiian BBQ Menu (Full Update Menu 2026)
Beverages
Item
Note
Price
Thai Tea
$3.39+
Hawaiian Sun 11.5 FL OZ
$1.99
Fountain Drink
$2.39+
Soda Cans 12 Oz
$1.50
Boba Milk Tea
$3.39+
Bottled Water 16.9 FL OZ
$1.30
Coconut Water with Pulp 16.4 FL OZ
$2.19
Appetizer
Item
Note
Price
3 Pieces Vegetable Egg Roll
$3.19
8 Pieces Pan Fried Potstickers
Homemade Pork Dumplings
$8.49
6 Pieces Chicken Wings
Crispy Fried Chicken Wings sautéed w/ onion, green onion, salt and pepper
$8.69
8 Pieces Fried Cheese Wonton
$6.49
5 Pieces Sesame Ball
$3.19
8 Pieces Steamed Potstickers
Homemade Pork Dumplings
$8.49
Soup
Item
Note
Price
Egg Flower Soup
$6.59
Wor Wonton Soup
Pork Wonton w/ Vegetables, shrimp and chicken, served in a light house broth
$9.69
Wonton Soup
Pork Wonton w/ Vegetables, served in a light house broth
$8.69
Hot and Sour Soup 🌶
Hot and spicy.
$7.59
Salads
Item
Note
Price
Chicken Katsu Salad
$6.99
BBQ Chicken Breast Salad
$6.99
Vegetable Salad
$4.49
BBQ Chicken Salad
$6.99
BBQ Beef Salad
$6.99
Asian Choices
Item
Note
Price
Orange Chicken
Served with choice of rice.
$10.99
Broccoli Beef
Served with choice of rice.
$11.99
Kung Pao Beef 🌶
Served with choice of rice. Hot and spicy.
$11.99
Kung Pao Chicken 🌶
Served with choice of rice. Hot and spicy.
$10.99
String Bean Beef
Served with choice of rice.
$11.99
String Bean Chicken
Served with choice of rice.
$10.99
Garlic Sauce Fish Fillet
Served with choice of rice.
$11.99
Braised String Bean
Served with choice of rice.
$9.99
Black Bean Fish Fillet
Served with choice of rice.
$11.99
Chow Mein and Fried Rice
Item
Note
Price
Chicken
Served in choice of style.
$11.59
Shrimp
Served in choice of style.
$11.99
Spam
Served in choice of style.
$10.29
Vegetable
Served in choice of style.
$9.99
House Special (Shrimp, Beef and Chicken)
Served in choice of style.
$12.99
Beef
Served in choice of style.
$11.79
Special Plates Beef and Pork
Item
Note
Price
Hawaiian BBQ Short Ribs Plate
Juicy beef short ribs marinated in our house BBQ sauce and grilled to perfection. Served over choice of white or brown rice, macaroni salad and steamed veggies.
$13.99
Loco Moco Plate
Savory hamburger patties over rice covered with brown sauce and topped with eggs served with macaroni salad. Served over choice of white or brown rice.
$10.69
Hawaiian BBQ Beef Plate
Thinly sliced BBQ beef marinated with our special Kahu BBQ sauce. Served over choice of white or brown rice, macaroni salad and steamed veggies.
$12.49
Spicy Beef Plate 🌶
Beef slices marinated in our special sauce then grilled with onions and tossed with our spicy sauce. Served over choice of white or brown rice, macaroni salad and steamed veggies. Hot and spicy.
$12.99
Kalua Pork with Cabbage Plate
Pulled Pork sautéed with cabbage, served over your choice of white or brown rice and macaroni salad.
$11.69
LOMO SALTADO (Peruvian Food)
Juicy mouth watering stir fry with Beef, Tomatoes, Onions and Fries with White Rice
$13.99
SPAM & SCRAMBLED EGGS PLATE
Served over your choice of white or brown rice, macaroni salad and steamed veggies.
$8.99
SPAM & EGGS
3 pcs Spam, 2 Eggs, Steamed Veggies and choice of white or brown rice.
$8.99
Special Plates Seafood
Item
Note
Price
Garlic Shrimp Plate
Sautéed shrimp with garlic, green onions and butter with pepper. Served over choice of white or brown rice, macaroni salad and steamed veggies.
$11.99
Crispy Breaded Shrimp Plate
Crispy breaded shrimp (6 pcs) served with tartar sauce. Served over choice of white or brown rice, macaroni salad and steamed veggies.
$10.99
Fried White Fish Plate
Fish fillet fried to golden brown. Fantastic for fish lovers. Served over choice of white or brown rice, macaroni salad and steamed veggies.
$11.99
Garlic Fried White Fish Plate
Served over choice of white or brown rice, macaroni salad and steamed veggies.
$12.59
Special Plates Chicken
Item
Note
Price
Chicken Katsu Plate
Crispy breaded chicken served with our special Kahu katsu sauce. Served over choice of white or brown rice, macaroni salad and steamed veggies.
$11.49
Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Plate
Grilled boneless chicken marinated in our special BBQ sauce. Served over choice of white or brown rice, macaroni salad and steamed veggies.
$11.49
Teriyaki Chicken Plate
Grilled boneless chicken served with Kahu teriyaki sauce. Served over choice of white or brown rice, macaroni salad and steamed veggies.
$11.49
Spicy Chicken Plate 🌶
Chicken slices marinated in our special sauce then grilled with onions and tossed with our spicy sauce. Served over choice of white or brown rice, macaroni salad and steamed veggies. Hot and spicy.
$11.69
Chicken Breast Plate
Chicken breasts served with special sauce. Served over choice of white or brown rice, macaroni salad and steamed veggies.
$11.99
Bowls
Item
Note
Price
BBQ Chicken Bowl
Served with rice and vegetables.
$7.99
Teriyaki Chicken Bowl
Served with rice and vegetables.
$7.99
Chicken and Beef Combo Bowl
Served with rice and vegetables.
$8.59
Chicken Breast Bowl
Served with rice and vegetables.
$8.49
BBQ Beef Bowl
Served with rice and vegetables.
$8.49
Musubi
Item
Note
Price
Spam Musubi
Includes 2 pieces.
$5.69
Chicken Katsu Musubi
Includes 2 pieces.
$5.69
Musubi Mix
Includes 2 pieces.
$5.99
BBQ Beef Musubi
Includes 2 pieces.
$5.69
BBQ Chicken Musubi
Includes 2 pieces.
$5.69
Fried White Fish Musubi
Includes 2 pieces.
$5.69
Half Half Plates
Item
Note
Price
BBQ Mix Plate
Served with choice of 3 proteins, choice of White or Brown Rice and Macaroni Salad
$13.99
Chicken Katsu and BBQ Chicken Plate
Served over choice of White or Brown Rice, Macaroni Salad and steamed veggies.
$11.89
Hawaiian BBQ Short Ribs and Garlic Shrimp Plate
Served over choice of White or Brown Rice, Macaroni Salad and steamed veggies.
$12.99
Hawaiian BBQ Short Ribs and BBQ Chicken Plate
Served over choice of White or Brown Rice, Macaroni Salad and steamed veggies.
$12.99
BBQ Chicken and BBQ Beef Plate
Served over choice of White or Brown Rice, Macaroni Salad and steamed veggies.
$12.49
Kahu White Fish and BBQ Beef Plate
Served over choice of White or Brown Rice, Macaroni Salad and steamed veggies.
$12.99
BBQ Chicken and Crispy Breaded Shrimp Plate
Served over choice of White or Brown Rice, Macaroni Salad and steamed veggies.
$11.89
Hawaiian BBQ Short Ribs and Crispy Breaded Shrimp Plate
Served over choice of White or Brown Rice, Macaroni Salad and steamed veggies.
