Mahalo Hawaii BBQ & Chinese Food

About

Barbeque, Hawaiian, Chinese

Price Range : Under $10 ($)

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    Yelp rating
    3.5 stars

Location

Adress: 4750 Almaden Expy, San Jose, CA 95118

Phone: (408) 269-8793

Work Hours

Mon 10:30 am-9:00 pm
Tue 10:30 am-9:00 pm
Wed 10:30 am-9:00 pm
Thu 10:30 am-9:00 pm
Fri 10:30 am-9:30 pm
Sat 10:30 am-9:30 pm
Sun 10:30 am-9:00 pm

Business info

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    Health Score
    85 out of 100
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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Delivery
    Yes
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Good For
    Lunch, Dinner
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    Parking
    Private Lot
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
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    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Ambience
    Casual
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    Noise Level
    Quiet
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    Alcohol
    No
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    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    No
  • tv
    Has TV
    Yes
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    Caters
    Yes
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    Gender Neutral Restrooms
    Yes

Reviews

  • Caitlin L.

    star star star star star_border 13 June 2026

    I came in to order 2 spam musubis, the cashier wasn't the friendliest but he wasn't rude either. The place is a little run down and the dim lighting in the bathroom was off putting.

    Their spam musubis were pretty cheap though and I agree with previous reviews that say their spam to rice ratio is off. I'm okay with the amount of spam but there is way too much rice. They also provided no sauce containers so I had to put the sauce in the container the musubis came in.

    Overall, it got the job done and my spam musubis were pretty good. I'd come back if I was in the area

  • Sabrina S.

    star star star star star_border 27 May 2026

    Every once in awhile I'll get a craving for Hawaiian BBQ, this is my local place! Small casual joint in a strip mall. Easy parking. The same couple has been running this restaurant for years and have seen our boys grow up. It may have been awhile since we visited, but the wife at the register, who takes orders, will ask "How are your boys?" Love that
    Some menu items are pictured above the counter, specials listed near register, and a more thorough paper menu to view. My go to is always #1 Chicken BBQ plate. Generous amount of BBQ chicken atop shredded cabbage, scoop of mac, and I substitute another scoop of mac instead of rice. You have the option of ordering a smaller version of any regular plate too. Food comes in styrofoam containers. Hubby orders #3 Mixed BBQ plate- Chicken, Beef, and Short rib, his fave.
    I prefer the BBQ marinade here instead of L&L, it does not have that strong soy sauce flavor.
    They also serve some Chinese food, but I can't comment, since I've never tried it.
    Decent food, reasonable price, friendly service.

  • Joshua F.

    star star star star star 23 May 2026

    I don't know why the reviews aren't as good as they should be. I ordered the bbq chicken and chicken Katsu meal. Tons of meat, bbq chicken had great flavor and was cooked well. The Katsu tastes awesome and there's lots of it! The sauce that comes for the katsu is really good too! I've been coming back here a few times and it's always consistent and good!

  • Santi T.

    star star star star star 19 May 2026

    Great food the chow fun is my favorite. Very friendly staff and quick. A little gem in the community I highly recommend. Restaurant could use some updates but very delicious

  • Joe M.

    star star star star star_border 17 May 2026

    Good variety of food at good prices... Food always freshly cooked to order. chicken seafood combo...and meat combos are great. Served with rice with Mac salad for about 10 bucks.

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