“This place is a gem! Part of an indoor co-op. Food is bomb, fresh, and ready fast. Pricing is a little high but it is Newport so it's to be expected across the board. Service was friendly and helpful.Highly recommend them for great Hawaiian food in Newport Beach/Costa Mesa.“
“i took my younger brother to this place when he went to college at UC Irvine, and whenever i muster the balls to spend the money, i'll take the drive to visit this great place (the bill between two people is often 200 dollars, food + drinks), although, we're big eaters, and if you're conservative, i imagine you can keep the bill under a 100 bucks between two.it's awesome. just amazing. the quality of their beef and the willingness of the staff to bend over backwards for you is just incredible.“
“The wife and I tried Hole Smokes last night. We tried a couple apps and the Tray 4 Two so that we could get a few different meats to try. The fried pickles were really good with both the chipotle sauce and with ranch. I liked the chipotle better. The honey glazed burnt ends were ok- very tender and juicy, but lacked a bit of flavor. For the meats we had a sausage link, brisket and tritip. The link was good- wife really liked it a lot. The brisket was maybe the best we've had- very tender, juicy and some good flavor. The tritip was very good and had a beautiful smoke ring. For the sides, we tried the cornbread cake, brussel sprouts, and French fries. Was surprise that the cornbread was cold. We liked the flavor, and my wife liked the cinnamon butter (i preferred no butter, but I'm not as big a cinnamon fan as my wife). The sprouts were great and loved the glaze that was on them. The fries were really good as well. Looking forward to bringing the kids back and trying a few more things. Service was great and on top of things for refills, sauce, etc.“
“Absolutely phenomenal experience at Manpuku BBQ! From the moment we stepped in, the manager's family-oriented approach was evident, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The attentiveness of the staff, led by the manager, truly elevated our dining experience. The food was exquisite served with care. Whether you're a BBQ aficionado or just looking for a memorable meal, Manpuku BBQ is a must-visit. Five stars all the way!“
“I grew up in San Diego having L&L be my family’s go-to Hawaiian spot. Now that I live a few blocks away from this location in Costa Mesa, it’s such a treat! Quick and friendly customer service; and delicious food. I always call ahead and it’s ready when I arrive. Between 5-10 minutes.I like getting the 2 piece Katsu or Spam Musubi, it’s pretty filling for a quick lunch - and a great value.The mini katsu is huge, it’s a great value with a hefty portion. They even have a deal on Tuesday $11-$12 for mini katsu and a drink. That will definitely be enough for lunch AND dinner. Just cook extra rice at home and there’s plenty for 2 meals or to share.I have dined in here a few times too and it’s always clean! This is a great spot“
“I love the beef ribs here! All the meats are cooked excellent, I’m just not a huge fan of loads of BBQ sauce on my meat! Maybe I just need to ask for it on the side!The mashed potatoes are ridiculously good, the coleslaw, and sweet potatoes came in at a strong second place on flavor. Mac and cheese is ok and so are the roasted veggies.Overall if you want some yummy cuts of meat for a really reasonable price for tons of food, this is the place!“
“We had the sampler platter. Chopped pork, chicken, turkey, and Brisket were really good. Sausage was average. Good mild smoked flavor in all meats. Ribs were also good. Mild and Spicey sauces were really good. Creamed corn was really good. Potato salad was outstanding. Banana pudding was very good. Pecan pie was honestly the best I have ever had, anywhere!“