Donnie's Bar-Be-Que Smokehouse Soul Food Express Waipahu, Hawaii | Ribs | Brisket Sliders | Rib Tips

[@francesreed4226]

Oh, my, the corn bread pushed me over the edge. Gotta try that. 💣

[@BluzCue]

I swear...your videos make me so hungry... keep up the great work.

[@FoodFiend]

Thanks Marty!

[@KhunPamela1963]

I think the catfish is the biggest seller because Waipahu is filled with Filipinos who love eating fried catfish. The train theme is probably a nod to the nearby West Loch Rail Transit Station hence the name of the shopping center is The Shops at West Loch Station. Good review!

[@FoodFiend]

Good thinking! 👍 I only saw 2 African American groups, and Caucasians. I hope local folks support them and broaden their tastebuds. I could go for some fried bangus right now though.

[@patriciamurashige6879]

Yummy!! I’m a definite rib person!!! Wished I lived on Oahu!!!

[@FoodFiend]

Aw where do you live? I love ribs too and will always most likely order them on a menu out of all the BBQ meats.

[@ladymurasaki370]

Yum, love BBQ! It’s hard to find good BBQ!

[@FoodFiend]

Yes so hard to find here. But Whiskey Smoke makes some awesome top notch Texas BBQ in Kailua.

[@ladymurasaki370]

@@FoodFiend thank you for the information

[@joettekanter3489]

Thank you for another delicious video Misty! Everything looked yummy, and I don’t find the price high. You get what you pay for, and being from Louisiana like me; I know it’s good! 😋😋😋

[@FoodFiend]

Thanks Joette! I wish I could taste your cooking! I bet your household is spoiled with all that Louisiana goodness!

[@alant.541]

I'm always amazed about how much time and effort goes into making delicious bbq. $30 seems like a bargain. Thanks for another great recommendation.

[@FoodFiend]

Thanks Alan! Have a great weekend.

[@hm3954]

Delish looking BBQ & soul food! About the price, it's not bad at all; when we go on our BBQ crawls thru Austin, Lockhart, and Luling (all within 60 mile radius) we spend at least $30 at each place (that's just for meat & maybe a side or 2, drinks not included). Mahalo, Misty, for another great find. Glad there's another mom & pop local place to check out! 🤙

[@FoodFiend]

Yum I wanna go to Texas and eat BBQ for sure! 😋 Thanks for always watching!

[@Pixics]

man that looks so good

[@vincef7487]

Yay! Being that the Sunset Texas BBQ in Wahiawa has closed down, Donnie’s Bar-Be-Cue looks like it will be a convenient alternative. I’m ALWAYS on the lookout for good smoked BBQ! Mahalo for another killer review.😋

[@FoodFiend]

Yeah I wish Sunset kept their old location too. More convenient instead of fighting the crowds in Kakaako. I think their Texas BBQ has stronger flavors since they use oak wood. But I enjoyed this Louisiana BBQ. Seems like they use fruit wood so it's a lighter smoke.

[@gwendolynormita3936]

Mahalo Misty. My husband and I shared the Conductor’s Combo plate and it fed us perfectly. We have been enjoying your blogs as we always on the look out for good eats, especially on the Westside.

[@FoodFiend]

Awesome! So glad you tried it and enjoyed it with your husband. Thanks for watching!😊

[@traciekiyota2077]

Great review Misty! Mucho mahalos!!! Look forward to trying Donnie’s!

[@FoodFiend]

Thanks so much! Hope you enjoy it. 😊

[@stogiesister]

That's a typical price for good bbq and the same price as the lower 48. Looks great, love some good light smoke bbq as I'm not into heavy smoke or liquid smoke.

[@FoodFiend]

Oh good to know that the price is the same as over there. I think you'd enjoy this place if you ever come back here. 😊

[@steveandyoung]

I personally love legit Southern BBQ. Growing up, they never really had that in Hawaii -- most barbecue there had lots of Asian flavors. A little overly sweet, with shoyu, ginger flavors, or like the Char Siu. So, it's nice to see some legit Southern barbecues starting up over there. I kind of remember a good one out somewhere near the north shore, too. But $30 for a plate? Geez, I guess if it's really authentic, it's worth it. Or maybe forego10 plates and use the money to fly to Kansas City! 😀

[@FoodFiend]

The plate is huge though so I think it's worth it. 😋 and yes glad there's a choice of BBQ joints here. Both TX and Southern types. All we need is a Carolina BBQ spot.

[@steveandyoung]

@@FoodFiend And, of course, a Kansas City spot (I speak from experience -- they really have the best BBQ, and they used to have my favorite Soul Food restaurant in the country).

[@FoodFiend]

@@steveandyoung You're so lucky you get to travel often! 5 more years until retirement for me. I can't wait! I would say Kansas City and Twxas BBQ are my favorites. My Carolina friends are going to kill me but not a fan of vinegar and mustard based BBQ.

[@steveandyoung]

@@FoodFiend Not retired yet, but I've been traveling quite a bit sinde I was in my 20s. I just figured I would make the time, and not wait until I was so old that I could not walk everywhere. Besides, I love my job and don't see myself retiring any time soon.

[@FoodFiend]

@@steveandyoung you're smart about traveling now and not doing it when old.

[@brianhirose8866]

Im drooling!

[@FoodFiend]

Go getcha some and smoke a Red Meat Lovers afta! 😊

[@BluzCue]

Good day Food Fiend...I went back to one of your videos in 2021 where you were at a 7 Eleven store and picked up various foods... I really enjoyed that video... The 7eleven`s in the mainland don`t have that kind of food or drinks at all... we suck..lol. Will you plan to do another 7eleven food video in the future????

[@FoodFiend]

Thanks for watching that Marty! I didn't have plans to do it but we shall see. If they have more new items to show I will. Thanks so much!

[@NoneNone-yt7rp]

Did Rainbow's Waipahu close or move?

[@FoodFiend]

They closed down. Didn't make enough money.

[@Walts-Travel]

Aloha Misty. 🤙🏾

[@FoodFiend]

Hello Walter! Have a great weekend. 🤙

[@Walts-Travel]

@@FoodFiend same to you Misty.