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Badass Burgers Hawaii

Restaurant Hamburger restaurant Vegan restaurant Mobile catering

One of the Top rated Hamburger restaurants in Honolulu


Address

521 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96817

Website

www.badassburgershawaii.com

Contact

(808) 859-2591

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (35 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11 AM to 3 PM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: (Easter), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 5 to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: vegan (20) chicken (15) local (9) Badass (8) burger (8) great (8) staff (7) Korean (7) Burgers (6) nice (6)
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  • 5/5 Camron M. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is absolutely legit. I PROMISE, if you are a meat eater, you WONT know an ounce of difference. The flavors and textures are next level. There weren’t a ton of menu choices, but there didn’t need to be, it was a perfect amount, and seriously, wanted one of everything they had. I’m a meat eater, and this place could convert me. If you are on vacation, Badass Burgers DESERVES a spot on your list. If you are local, Badass Burgers not only DESERVES a spot on your list, but that spot needs to be used two or three times a week !!!! With ALL respect to Hawaiian culture, Badass Burgers, LIVES BREATHES, and CREATES Aloha !!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aloha H. 1 year ago on Google
    Love love love this place! Food is Excellent! My husband didn’t know he was eating vegan😂. He loved it! Great customer service! Kai and Tiana deserve a brick and mortar restaurant! Amazing food! Great flavor! ❤️❤️
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Purple B. 2 years ago on Google
    Best burger I’ve ever had! I have been vegetarian 20 years and the chicken burger was INCREDIBLE!!! I had heard the great reviews before going and it was still even better than I had expected!!! So good, such nice staff and totally lives up to the hype!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 noah 2 years ago on Google
    If you are vegan a definitely go to spot even tho they are only open for 2 days a week it is very good for $10 a burger. I’m not even vegan and it’s great. Also the staff and owners are extremely nice and hospitable, checking up and talking story. The parking is a little hard you have to look for parking on the left side of the restaurant, don’t park on the right side it’s $5 per hour. The fries were akinda ok, they seemed like they were frozen store kine.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ryan F. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is AMAZING. My buddy showed me this place today since I'm new in town and all I can say is if you don't see me at least once a week here it's because I'm dead. Burger was amazing but the Korean chicken plate I had stole the show, it's great someone found a way to take this cuisine and make it vegan friendly. MAHALO BADASS BURGERS 🤙
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kathryn N. 9 months ago on Google
    Badass Burgers is a remarkable family-run business. They catered our wedding in June and exceeded our expectations. The exceptional service and mouthwatering vegan dishes left a lasting impression on us and our guests. From their responsiveness and attention to detail, to their fusion of local flavors with a vegan twist, they created an unforgettable dining experience. Kaili (the owner) is so helpful and kind. We chose Badass Burgers' Korean fried chicken, green curry, watermelon poke, spicy poke, potato salad, char sui noodles, and late-night burger bar. Each dish was a delightful combination of flavors, expertly crafted to please diverse palates. Kaili’s professionalism and attentiveness shone throughout the process. He listened to our preferences (I have a ton of gluten free family members) and executed our vision flawlessly. The feedback from our guests was overwhelmingly positive, with many surprised and delighted by the creativity and taste of the dishes. Badass Burgers/Kaili delivered an outstanding culinary experience. Their ability to cater to diverse dietary needs, their exceptional service, and their fusion of local flavors with a vegan twist set them apart. We highly recommend Badass Burgers for any special event in need of unforgettable catering. Thanks for making our wedding day so special!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lindsay T. 7 months ago on Google
    Love them. Love their food. Vegan burgers and plate lunches that don't skimp on flavor and freshness...can't go wrong. We'd chase them all over the island, just for a burger. It's that good. Follow their Instagram for updates on where their food truck will be!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kelsi K. 10 months ago on Google
    We had them cater for our wedding and it was the best decision we made! We didn’t do burgers, we went with them because they specialize in vegan food, but they did whatever we wanted them to do, including slow cooked pork, vegan Korean fried “chicken” (oyster mushrooms) and a fries bar. Everyone couldn’t stop talking about how great the food was. The owner Kaili was one of the nicest humans to work with ever. He was great at communicating and working with me to make sure we had everything we wanted
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Evelyn T. 1 year ago on Google
    Hands down the best vegan food I ate in Oahu! So glad I was in town for the Grace In Growlers pop up. The korean chicken plate was to die for! The chicken substitute is mushrooms with an amazing breading. The sauce was the centerpiece - rich and flavorful! The staff was so incredibly kind and friendly, they even threw on an extra piece of chicken in the miso garlic sauce so we could try it! The only bummer is that the portion was so big I couldn’t finish the entire plate before flying home!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Angela A. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is a must! The food is amazing. Best burger I've had. The chicken and Korean chicken was just as good. The owner is so kind and nice. The staff is really great too. Very clean.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zoe P. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome vegan food! Highly recommend. I got the buttermilk “chicken” sandwich and it was so crispy, which is so hard to find w/ vegan meats. I wish I was local but when I’m back in Honolulu I’ll be stopping by.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lea Kieran G. 2 years ago on Google
    This is hands down the BEST vegan food my boyfriend and I have ever had— it actually might be the best regardless of being veg or not! Incredible food and such a friendly staff, you can’t go wrong with this place!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Braiden A. 2 years ago on Google
    Best burgers and korean chicken I've ever had. Couldn't stop eating. Only thing that stopped me from ordering more was that I was stuffed. Super nice staff. Made sure we where happy the owner even came out and gave us extra food due to kindness. Very sweet place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roselio H. 2 years ago on Google
    The food is so delicious!!! After becoming vegan, I always try to sought out local food with the same taste from my childhood. I've tried many vegan takes on local food and none of them had the same taste. That is until now. Badass burgers is one the best restaurants in Hawaii. The food, Korean chicken and the hammah burger steak tastes exactly how the local food taste in my childhood. The owner/chef Kai is heartwarming and I can tell he is passionate about his food creations. Regardless of you being vegan or not. You all need to eat here. One of the best restaurants in Hawaii and I will definitely return.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kelly Mosinski M. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing food. This is what plant based & vegan foodies have been waiting for.

  • 5/5 Matthew T. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic Lunch Spot for Vegans in Honolulu!! Truly one of the best meals we had on the island and would revisit multiple times. Such great service and food is delicious!! Make time to visit

  • 5/5 Adalyn M. 2 years ago on Google
    If I could rate 10 stars I would!! I'm here visiting from hawaii and oh my god. Best chicken sandwich I've ever had.... and its vegan!!! Not only to add there fries are the perfect saltiness and dipped in the best vegan ranch provided.... oh myyyyyyy ugh. Makes me wish I had one where I'm from. I'm more likely to take a vacation here to eat this sandwich again. YOU MUST TRY THIS!! Even the OWNER came out to check on us and gave us these Korean chicken. So flavorful and amazing. Just wow. Just wow

  • 5/5 Dean A. 2 years ago on Google
    The BEST vegan local food we’ve ever tried. Exceeded our expectations times a million. Kai the chef/owner was so kind and you can tell him and his family and staff make the food with love. I definitely recommend you try the Korean chicken plate!!! Our new favorite restaurant in Oahu. Plenty Mahalo and Aloha!!!!!

  • 5/5 Vaishu 11 months ago on Google
    Came here twice during our trip to Oahu it was THAT good. Vegan/ vegetarian food that's well made is hard to come by and I thoroughly enjoyed everything I had. Parking is a big challenge though because the food truck is situated in an enclosed lot so we had to park in a paid garage on the other side of the main road (about a 7 min walk) but I'll tell you it was worth it! They have a couple nice picnic tables near the truck to eat as well. It was low key and a fantastic experience.

  • 5/5 aaron p. 8 months ago on Google
    This place is our favorite. Get the barbecue burger. Try everything though. Everything is great and such nice people. Wonderful family owned local business.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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