Guava Smoked

This place is upstairs and there was a good amount of seating. I have their combination plate. Spicy pork, smoked chicken with fried rice. The fried rice was on point. Great buttery and egg flavor. The chicken is a little dry but still good. Their spicy pork was the best thing I ate there. Smoky, juicy and spicy goodness. I will need to go back and try some of their other bbq. This place made a great first impression. More...

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So delicious! Got the smoked loco moco bowl & smoked beef stew plate. Both was ono!!!

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Service alone is 5 starts. Can't to try the food. Service that good they may have put more pride in their food. Let you know if broke mouth or what!

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Stopped here before airport, I can still taste the fabulous smoked pork and ribs my husband and I had. Fantastic find don’t leave Oahu before experiencing this menu!

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A gem- they know what they're doing. Think upgraded comfort food. You know you'll be happy eating it but then that smoked flavor takes it over the top. Great local place! Had the duck and spicy pork but friends loved the butterfish collars, hamburger steak and chicken. Definitely will keep your mouth watering! More...

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I've been wanting to try this place and finally got the chance to stop by for dinner. The atmosphere is very laid back. It has a beachy vibe to it, which I like. Inside was very spacious and clean. I ordered the smoked mixed plate (butterfish collars and spicy pork) it was so onolicious! The butter fish just melts in your mouth and the spicy pork was really good. I will definitely go back. More...

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We really loved the butterfish collar. Looking forward to trying the salmon belly next time. Lovely staff and nice area to sit. I recommend

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It's been a little over a year since I last ate here. Glad to see they are still open for business since there aren't too many places to buy smoked meat. They serve an assortment of smoked products from pork to chicken to duck and fish to name a few. All their products are smoked using guava wood.Dine in is limited to about three tables to promote social distancing. They also offer take out, frozen items to go and party pans and platters. Guava Smoked is located on Republican Street kitty corner of 7-11 on Nimitz and Kalihi Street. Parking can be a problem as they only have four stalls in front of their shop. More...

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Great ambience insidThis is the location where they smoke all their products as it has a large roomy kitchen.  They smoke all of their products with the invasive to Hawaii Strawberry Guava wood (Waiawi) hence the name.  I have smoked fish and meats for nearly all my life learning from my Grandfather in the Pacific Northwest using mostly Alder, then applewood.  Of course I've used cherry, peach, mesquite, hickory and the special smoker blends.  I'm a big fan of alder, applewood and cherry, very subtle a little sweet from the fruit.  Ok, ok so where does Guava fit in??  I'd say it's closest is cherry with its imparted smokiness on the meats.  Which is very good and lets get everyone in Hawaii to use this stuff to try and get rid of this weed gone wild!!  Hahaha...  Anyway they use, as any smoker knows, meats that have an abundance or nice marbling of fat within.  They use the standard 150 degree F slow smoke process for hours depending on the meat to allow the smoke to really go into the meats.  (Some folks out there are calling this a cold smoke which it is not!!!)  They do marinate (brine plus) the meats before smoking.  Particularly the pork, they would not let out any secrets, but salt and I highly suspect the use of celery powder or maybe sodium nitrate (prague #1).  You do see the reddish hue in some of  the meats.  By using the low slow smoke it not only flavors the meat immensely but it allows the release of the extra fat in the meats, making them lean and more healthy.  A dry meat does not work in the smoker without a lot of moisture added!  Like beer can chicken.  I prefer the natural oils of the meats.  And Guava Smoked does it that way.  So I love it!!!They use Atlantic farm raised salmon because it tends to have a higher fat content then wild varieties unless you pay the very sweet penny for King Salmon which I used to smoke as a kid but like farm Atlantic this king of king salmon has a similar fat content.  But also a very high price tag.  I tried their salmon belly salad and it was excellent (reminded me of what my grandfather made some 60 years ago using alderwood).  I tried the chicken legs and thighs as well they were very good and for those looking for breast meat you won't find it because again the meat is smoked and needs that little extra fat content to keep it moist and succulent, which it is!  Their chili is a pretty tasty fair as well but I prefer the more rich deep chili flavor, while theirs is very light and pleasantly tasty with that wonderful Guava smoked flavor.  Not sure if the heavy chili taste would overwhelm the more subtle fruitwood smoke where mesquite does work.  But it is much stronger.  They were out of Kalbi so I must return because after tasting other items it will work well, because I make Kalbi and smoke it with cherry or applewood vs. hickory or mesquite.  Its like having a Pinot Noir with Korean beef vs the heavier Cabernet Sauvignon, the Pinot Noir pares very well because of the lighter or sweeter marinades in the beef.  The duck is worth having but be aware that it is very rich, as all smoked duck is so chose your sides wisely I recommend the Kahumana Greens and smoke fried rice.  I had a taste of their smoked spicy pork which has tons of flavor and a good bite of spice.  I didn't try the mild but if your pallet doesn't do well with spice I'd definitely get the mild.And the meal would not be complete without those wonderful tasty Guava bars which are based on a short crust recipe not overly sweet but the pleasant taste of Guava.  Definitely a must go to place!!! More...

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I love Guava Smoked! Smoked duck, smoked pork, rich and yummy. However, I do find the quality control is not very consistance, several times my smoke duck is so burn that it is on the dry side, however, if they get it right, it is so yummy. With that being say, I am still a fan and customer that will keep going back, especially for the smoke pork! Parking at the Kalihi location could be a bit tight and only have 4 stalls, if you go there on a busy day, the parking could be full. More...

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Wow yum...you gotta try the Kalbi and butterfish collar. We were  amazed with the flavor so good. We stopped by 3 times during our short stay here in Oahu . .. way better than Helena's. They were friendly and very kind to us ... no waiting just good tasting food you will not be disappointed. More...

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One of the best foods I've had on the island! We really wanted to try the duck, but they  only sold it on certain days. We had the butterfish and spicy pork mixed plate and they were both so delicious! Especially the butterfish collars, they were tender and smoked so well, it was tasty without needing any sauce! Note that this place is on the second floor of the building, and the parking is behind the building and very limited. Not very easy to find, but worth the three reroutes we had to do to get there!! More...

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Grabbed a mixed plate at guava smoked after a day at the beach. The location is great and has parking around the corner in the back. Enter on the second floor. Has a nice balcony to eat on. I ordered the ribs and chicken and opened for the fried rice and Mac salad. Everything was soft and flavorful! We also tried their guava dessert bars and loved them. Definitely a good stop and not crowded! More...

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We saw Guava Smoked being top rated nearby while we were in Kalihi stocking up items to bring back home. We ordered online and got the chicken and spicy pork. I understand the method of cooking was by smoking, sorry to say but the chicken was hella dry. All the moisture and juice was sucked out of the poor bird, see the inside in photo. It didn't help that it was also salty, I wasn't gonna eat rice but because of the saltiness, you gotta have to. I can't say the same for the pork because it wasn't my mine to eat. The guys weren't the friendliest too. No greetings, not even a thank you or good bye. I don't know what's up with this place. I'm hoping we just caught them on a bad day. More...

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Came in, short wait. Ordered the smoked pork plate, smoked pork burger, chili plate and smoked loco moco. Everything was delicious with large portions. Lady who helped us was super friednly! Would definetly come again More...

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A friend of mine mentioned Guava Smoked as a place to check out for good eats.  At first, I thought he meant the newer Kapahulu location.  But he meant the original on Republican St.  A bit out of my way and always a difficult area to find parking - I decided to try this eatery out on a whim.When I hear smoked meat, automatically think Kiawe wood smoked pork, beef, etc. But Strawberry Guava Wood...ok. Well, it works just as well.Requested their Smoked Pork Plate - they only had spicy - and it was delicious.  Not too spicy just like the person who helped me with my order said.  Right portion size and good side of local-style Kim Chi.  Gotta try their duck plate but it is only available on certain days.  There are three stalls in front and a small dining area. More...

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Tiny portions for the priceOkay foodGrumpy staffDon't get the butterfish collars. You may get a tablespoon fish. 2 is generous. Won't be back.

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I went for lunch recently with two other people.  The Spicy Pork was extremely fatty on my plate but the other person in our group who ordered it didn't get fatty pieces.  Service was rude, the worker actually chastised me because I asked for iced tea.  I told the person taking my order green tea and when a different person made the drink I saw him pouring a different tea and I stopped him and said the green tea.  He then got defensive and told me that green tea is not iced tea.  And that I asked for iced tea. We argued back and forth about if green tea can be iced tea with him becoming increasingly rude about it.  I eventually dropped it and walked back to my seat.  After a few minutes he came out and apologized.  A ridiculous experience. More...

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Amazing smoked pork, perhaps the best plate lunch anywhere. Got the mixed plate with smoked spicy pork and smoked chicken, rice and Mac salad. The spicy pork is an amazing and highly addictive morsel of caramelized pork with a slight kick of heat on the back end. So so so good! More...

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The best-smoked chicken I have ever had!! Seriously looking to have them cater my wedding! Gotta try this place!!!

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Love this place.  Really good food. Seriously.  My go to is the combo smoke chicken and spicy pork.  Would be 5 stars only if better parking situation.  Damn good food tho

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So good! Unfortunately they didn't have a couple of the items I wanted. But I got a mixed plate with the loco moco and spicy pork. Both were so good. The loco moco had a white gravy which was different, but I really liked it. Everyone else thought it their food was delicious as well. Next time I'm in Oahu I will definitely be going here first! More...

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So Ono!! Your belly will thank you after - can't go wrong with anything here (highly recommend smoked kalbi for a great twist on a Hawaii classic, and smoked butterfish collars for something unique and outta this world! )Keep up the amazing food, Guava Smoked!! More...

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Loveee this place. Perfect hole in the wall for a healthy lunch plate. Chicken never disappoints. Ask for the guava bars--you can't go wrong with the guava bars. I always ask for the chicken salad or the chicken plate lunch. Honestly giving this place 4 stars because I feel like the guest service is a hit or miss! Just being honest. Love you guys nonetheless! More...

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Ordered two as a gift to family members I wasn't able to celebrate the holidays with.  Mark(?) answered the phone the first time I called Guava Smoked Kalihi and was super nice and helpful, even when I had to call back twice with anxious questions from the recipients about storage/heating.  *facepalm*Morning pickup was very efficient with staff being super kind to kupuna who arrived to pick up, and staff carried turkeys to her car.  Reports were that Turkey was onolicious!Great value! Will purchase from again! More...

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great food, the guava bars are the best, fast and friendly service, only issue was parking, had to circle the block a few times, ended up parking at 7-11 and crossed the street.

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I was never a fan of smoked pork or chicken until I came here. It is a small little corner store that you would miss if you didn't know where to look. A friend turned me onto it. I love their spicy sauce wish they would sell it in a bottle. Wife likes the guava bars they sell too. They have the island standard of rice and Mac salad. They also a healthier option with green salads. The only thing rough about this place is location. No parking really. You have to park across the street and risk the chance of being blocked in. Inside seating is limited at best hence why they only get 4 stars from this haole. You won't regret it More...

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Guava Smoked is on our rotation of places to pick up lunch for those of us that still come into the office. Their smoked meats are very good, especially the duck and the butterfish collars but my personal favorite is the smoked meat chili with all mac salad; just 3 scoops of mac salad swimming in a sea of chili with chunks of smoked meat. It may be too one note for some but when I get this plate, I'm in food heaven.The smoked mix plate is good too but that's a lot of food for lunch (and my waistline). All in all, a great place for good food. More...

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I wish the meat wouldn't be so charred, probably that's what they think us people would like it to be, maybe I should've said not too well done. Other than that the food is tasty but no cool place to sit down and grind. More...

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I was recently asked by my manager to drum up lunch for 10 - on a day when I didn't have my car. With 1 hour lead time. We had mainland visitors and they were working through lunch so I knew I couldn't get them anything too heavy. I immediately thought of sandwiches a Guava Smoked. I got smoked chicken and pork sandwiches, double nalo salad. Initially the delivery time (I used Door Dash) exceeded my timeline but my dudes at Guava Smoked (and my man at Door Dash) put the pedal to the metal and got us all our food on time - and deliciously! I heard a few compliments from visitors on the deliciousness too! Yaaas! I returned again a few weeks later and got a spicy pork burger and yup, it was just as delicious as I remember. I brought home some spicy pork and smoked chicken pupu bowls for my fam and they were demolished in no time flat. They were even open on Dec 24th! Hard core! More...

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