The plate lunch—often called Hawaii's state food—originated in the 1800s with plantation workers from Japan, China, the Philippines, Portugal, Korea, and beyond, who shared meals on their lunch breaks, leading to plates with a little bit of everything. As Hawaii continued to become a cultural melting pot, its cuisine also reflects this diversity and love for sharing food. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue proud to share this history and our bold Island flavors with the Central Texas community.
Our menu features customizable plate lunches with signature BBQ favorites like Shortribs, Teriyaki Beef and Chicken, or other delicious entrees like Katsu Chicken and Garlic Shrimp, plus refreshing boba tea and smoothies for every appetite. Whether you're a Baylor student grabbing lunch or visiting downtown Waco searching for the best Asian food in Waco, stop by to enjoy aloha in every bite!
The classic plate lunch includes:
1. Two scoops of rice
2. One scoop of macaroni salad
3-5. Your choice of entrees, like fish, chicken, and shrimp pictured here. See all our options below!