L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

"Despite their location, I’m curious if they get a lot of foot traffic. When I was there, I really didn’t see anyone else. I also didn’t enjoy the food that much."

"I gave this place a 1 because I order some food and was waiting for it for about 2-3 minutes and then I saw a huge cockroach crawl across the floor and when I saw it I took a picture of it and then I did not want to eat there so I asked for a refund. I'm so glad it happened so early before they even finish making my food. I have loved this place and now I don't. I hate that the picture didn't show the real size of the cockroach and was clearer but trust me it was huge never seen one like that before."

"Walked in and to my surprise we were the only customers there so me and my son got the Kalua Pork and my lil cousin wanted fried shrimp. Both were cooked to perfection and tasted amazing. There a bit slow cooking but it was delicious and worth the wait."

"This L&L is small but there are a few tables to sit and dine in. At first it looks like it’s just a take out spot but when you go in you’ll see the tables. There’s a private parking lot which is always a plus in my book. They have a restroom also a plus! We came when it first opened so there wasn’t a line. But they did have a few people picking up orders to go. We ordered BBQ chicken and rice, and Spam, eggs, and rice. It’s nothing special since we’ve been to a bunch of L&L’s but I am happy that they are consistent with the food. They give a good amount for one person. But the Spam, eggs, rice was overloaded with rice. It was two scoops of rice then they put the spam on a bed of rice. So that’s a lot! But it’s all good! The lady always thank us for purchase but she never smiled. Anyway, that’s is all I can say about this one."

"This is our first time to dine at this Castro Valley, California branch. Truthfully, hubby & I had better experiences whenever we dined at the L & L Hawaiian Barbecue along Hesperian Ave in Hayward near Kaiser Sleepy Hollow. Tonight, hubby ordered the seafood platter (fish filet, breaded shrimp) with BBQ beef, while I ordered the garlic shrimp platter. Both platters come with a couple of rice scoops + a scoop of their signature macaroni salad. Pluses of this CV branch: speedy service, very reasonably priced items, above-average servings so that you get more than what you paid for, bold & delicious flavors, especially of the BBQ beef (per hubby), & it's a relatively quiet space. Minuses: my garlic shrimp was too salty for my taste, the staff could be a bit more friendly, & the decor/lighting could use some "flashy" update so that this branch could be more suitable for lingering, hanging out, & conversation. Overall impact: needs improvement."