07/19/2026
This one is from me… not as the business, but as the owner.
I’ve been sitting here trying to find the right words, and honestly, I don’t think “thank you” is enough.
The support you have shown Huli Huli ’Ohana BBQ this past week has completely blown me away. Every order, every kind word, every recommendation to a friend, every social media share, every person willing to wait while we cooked fresh food… none of it has gone unnoticed.
When I started this journey, I dreamed that one day we’d be busy. I just never imagined we’d reach a point where our biggest challenge would be keeping up with all of you.
This week opened my eyes.
As I stood behind the grill, I realized we weren’t running out of food because we weren’t prepared—we were running out because the demand has outgrown the little grill we’re cooking on. We’d finish cooking a fresh batch of protein, fill the pans, and before we could get another batch on the grill, we were already running low again.
That’s a blessing… but it’s also a sign that it’s time for us to grow.
So my number one focus right now is investing in a much larger grill. Thanks to the amazing owner of Red Mountain Kitchen, we’re already talking about making that happen, and I truly hope it’s sooner rather than later.
Not because I want to cook more food…
Because I want to serve you better.
I want shorter waits. I want us to stay stocked during the rush. I want every guest to have the same experience, whether they’re the first customer of the day or the last.
I also need to give credit where it’s due.
My team has been absolutely incredible.
When things got busy, nobody complained. Nobody quit. Nobody slowed down. They simply put their heads down, worked hard, adapted, and kept pushing right alongside me. I couldn’t ask for a better group of people, and I’m incredibly proud of every one of them.
As the owner, your experience weighs on me more than you’ll probably ever know. When ticket times get longer, I feel it. When someone has to wait, I notice it. I know you’re choosing to spend your hard-earned money and your valuable time with us, and I never want to take that for granted.
That’s why every challenge we face becomes my responsibility to fix.
We’re still a small business. We’re still growing. We’re still learning. But one thing I can promise is that we’ll never stop looking for ways to improve. Every dollar you spend with us gets reinvested into making Huli Huli ’Ohana BBQ better than it was yesterday.
Thank you for believing in this dream.
Thank you for believing in my team.
And thank you for giving this little island-inspired BBQ concept the opportunity to grow into something truly special.
We’ll keep working hard to earn your support—one plate at a time.
With gratitude,
— Elijah
Owner, Huli Huli ’Ohana BBQ 🤙❤️
