The chicken was so dry it was looking jerky-esque. You know it’s dry when you can see all the strands of the muscle fibers just separated out like that lol! Took a bite of one of the thin cuts and it was basically jerky. It was also slightly burnt. Lots of bitter char pieces, maybe some people like that. Pretty clear the chicken had been sitting for a long time and were re-heated. One of the beef ribs was super dry too, but another was fine. The Mac salad was tasty, as was the rice. The sauce on the beef was delicious. Lots of potential but they really need to do some quality control!!
Sam S
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June 23, 2026
Great place! Amazing food! Even better customer service. The people here are amazing. They’re always nice and always respectful. You can tell everyone that works here whether it’s the front or the people in the back, they are all super happy and passionate about the food they’re making! Coming back anytime I am in the area !
Joe Vasquez
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December 18, 2025
Food was very plain not all that &
Nothing to brag about
Especially for the price... $65.
For starters what's up with the fresh spinach &
The sweet sauce on it &
The BBQ Beef was so sweet
My Mom couldn't eat & it
Not to mention it was old,
It was not at all freshly made &
Mac salad was dry &
To much mayo,
The Ahi is what I had, it was ok,
But nothing like Hawaii,
The name should have 714 Rather than 808.
My Wife Had Kalbi which was passable but small portion...
I have the habit of finding places of interest to go to &
Found that this was a waste of time & money sorry to say... 🙂↕️
Tiana G
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December 14, 2024
Honestly, the food was just okay. I ordered the chicken katsu plate, which comes with macaroni salad, spinach, and a side of spam musubi. The chicken katsu looked and tasted more like pork, the macaroni salad was overwhelmingly mayo-heavy, and the spinach was pretty basic. Overall, it’s not something I would order again.
Andrew Brown
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March 13, 2025
808 Local Hawaiian offers some of the best authentic Hawaiian BBQ I have ever tried. I ordered the Ani platter - beef rib, kalua pork, BBQ chicken, rice and mac salad. The pork and rib were both excellent, popping with flavor. However, the BBQ was the star of the show. Cooked directly over an open flame, you could taste the char beautifully, and the chew was amazing.
We also ordered the hot dog and egg musubi, which was also delectable. My partner ordered the poke plate, and though still very good, both marinades were on the sweeter side and the fish had a decent bit of membrane to chew through.
Overall, I would recommend this restaurant to anyone on the hunt for a hearty and delicious meal in Anaheim. We will be back!
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The chicken was so dry it was looking jerky-esque. You know it’s dry when you can see all the strands of the muscle fibers just separated out like that lol! Took a bite of one of the thin cuts and it was basically jerky. It was also slightly burnt. Lots of bitter char pieces, maybe some people like that. Pretty clear the chicken had been sitting for a long time and were re-heated. One of the beef ribs was super dry too, but another was fine. The Mac salad was tasty, as was the rice. The sauce on the beef was delicious. Lots of potential but they really need to do some quality control!!
Great place! Amazing food! Even better customer service. The people here are amazing. They’re always nice and always respectful. You can tell everyone that works here whether it’s the front or the people in the back, they are all super happy and passionate about the food they’re making! Coming back anytime I am in the area !
Food was very plain not all that & Nothing to brag about Especially for the price... $65. For starters what's up with the fresh spinach & The sweet sauce on it & The BBQ Beef was so sweet My Mom couldn't eat & it Not to mention it was old, It was not at all freshly made & Mac salad was dry & To much mayo, The Ahi is what I had, it was ok, But nothing like Hawaii, The name should have 714 Rather than 808. My Wife Had Kalbi which was passable but small portion... I have the habit of finding places of interest to go to & Found that this was a waste of time & money sorry to say... 🙂↕️
Honestly, the food was just okay. I ordered the chicken katsu plate, which comes with macaroni salad, spinach, and a side of spam musubi. The chicken katsu looked and tasted more like pork, the macaroni salad was overwhelmingly mayo-heavy, and the spinach was pretty basic. Overall, it’s not something I would order again.
808 Local Hawaiian offers some of the best authentic Hawaiian BBQ I have ever tried. I ordered the Ani platter - beef rib, kalua pork, BBQ chicken, rice and mac salad. The pork and rib were both excellent, popping with flavor. However, the BBQ was the star of the show. Cooked directly over an open flame, you could taste the char beautifully, and the chew was amazing. We also ordered the hot dog and egg musubi, which was also delectable. My partner ordered the poke plate, and though still very good, both marinades were on the sweeter side and the fish had a decent bit of membrane to chew through. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant to anyone on the hunt for a hearty and delicious meal in Anaheim. We will be back!