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William BBQ

Asian, barbecue · San Jose

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About William BBQ

At William BBQ in San Jose, we're proud to serve up authentic comfort food with a warm, welcoming twist. This family-owned restaurant is a hidden gem that's sure to delight even the pickiest eaters. With its cozy atmosphere and homey setting, you'll feel like you're dining in someone's loving kitche...

At William BBQ in San Jose, we're proud to serve up authentic comfort food with a warm, welcoming twist. This family-owned restaurant is a hidden gem that's sure to delight even the pickiest eaters. With its cozy atmosphere and homey setting, you'll feel like you're dining in someone's loving kitchen. Our menu features a variety of mouth-watering options, including slow-cooked BBQ chicken, tender short ribs, and Wagyu beef - all made with love and care by our friendly staff. Whether you're in the mood for lunch or dinner, we've got you covered.

What Customers Say About William BBQ

William BBQ is a family-run Hawaiian BBQ spot known for large portions and friendly service. The BBQ chicken, Wagyu beef, and chicken katsu are popular. The mac salad, sometimes mixed with coleslaw, is also a hit. Some find the BBQ chicken too saucy or overcooked.

Popular Dishes

BBQ chicken (7) Chicken Katsu (4) Wagyu beef (4) Mac salad (7) Short rib beef short ribs spam masubi

Best For

Families Groups Locals Quick Bite Casual

Tip: Consider their catering for small gatherings. Ask about the "secret" salsa macha to try with your BBQ.

Features

🅿️ Parking 🚗 Delivery Accessible 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner
🎯 Casual

What to see nearby

E R Burton Park
A 545m

E R Burton Park

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Episcopal Church of the Epiphany of San Carlos, California
A 648m

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William BBQ is located in San Jose, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Religious Buildings

  • Episcopal Church of the Epiphany of San Carlos, California (A 648m) — church building in California, United States of America

Parks & Gardens

  • E R Burton Park (A 545m) — park in San Mateo County, California, United States of America

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Frequently asked questions about William BBQ

William BBQ is located at 1109 Laurel St, San Carlos, CA 94070, San Jose.
Near William BBQ you can find points of interest such as E R Burton Park, Episcopal Church of the Epiphany of San Carlos, California.
William BBQ offers asian;barbecue cuisine.
William BBQ has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
William BBQ offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at William BBQ based on customer reviews are: BBQ chicken, Chicken Katsu, Wagyu beef, Mac salad, Short rib.
William BBQ is ideal for families, groups, locals, quick bites, casual dining.
William BBQ is a family-run Hawaiian BBQ spot known for large portions and friendly service. The BBQ chicken, Wagyu beef, and chicken katsu are popular. The mac salad, sometimes mixed with coleslaw, is also a hit. Some find the BBQ chicken too saucy or overcooked.
Consider their catering for small gatherings. Ask about the "secret" salsa macha to try with your BBQ.
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William BBQ San Jose Reviews

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Jaime Felix

There's a lot of potential here and I'm glad there's a new Hawaiian BBQ spot. It's not a chain restaurant, so there's potential for homemade Hawaiian flavors from scratch. I'm picky about Hawaiian BBQ, but this does the trick and I would come back. The portions were the highlight. They filled up my plate. The katsu had the right flavors and crisp. I could do without the sauce and it would be better if the sauce was one the side. The ribs and bbq plates were just right with a lot of flavor. The rice was cooked well, which is important not to mess up. The macaroni salad was a little sweet, but I liked the flavor overall. Parking is easy and staff was friendly.

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Ken Liang

Title: Amazing Beef Short Ribs! The beef short ribs here are incredible—tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The Hawaiian-style atmosphere is cozy, and the staff is super friendly. If you’re a fan of beef short ribs, this place is a must-try. Highly recommend!

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Place offered 4 menu options of different Hawaiian BBQ options like bbq chicken, beef and wagyu. All 3 meat options had great flavor and were tender. Chicken and wagyu stood out for me. Rice was not dry and delicious. Macaroni salad tasted really good. All in all I gave this place 5 stars because the service was good, the portions were really well served, and the food tasted great. If you’re on Laurel and want something tasty and quick please stop by this place. It’s a big blue sign with a Grand Opening banner right next to Big Lou’s Liquor. You will not regret it. It’s a great thing to have.

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Elijah Moore12

Really good food. I work for amazon so time is limited for lunch and they brought out my delicious plate in 15 minutes exactly just like the lady said it would. Much better than l&l bbq and ono Hawaiian bbq. Huge portions. Friendly also.

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Elaine TH

Had a baby shower last weekend and order from William BBQ in San Carlos. The food was a hit at the party. I ordered the bbq chicken, Wagyu beef, fried fish, broccoli, and macaroni salad. I love their their macaroni salad that had some Coleslaw mixed in. The food portions were big and we were able to take some home. They also delivered to the house since I bought a certain amount. Came with condiments (teriyaki, fish sauce, hot sauce, and ketchup). I highly recommend them. Will certainly order from William BBQ again. Great friendly service!

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Mike Harms

Fantastic hole in the wall Hawaiian BBQ. Definitely worth checking out. My BBQ chicken and Katsu Chicken combo was great. Interesting Hot Wheels collection on the wall.

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wilson Tang

Food was great you can tell they put a lot of love in it. Make sure you ask them to try the BBQ with the “secret” salsa macha

Ken Liang
Ken Liang

Title: Amazing Beef Short Ribs! The beef short ribs here are incredible—tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The Hawaiian-style atmosphere is cozy, and the staff is super friendly. If you’re a fan of beef short ribs, this place is a must-try. Highly recommend!

Jaime Felix
Jaime Felix

There's a lot of potential here and I'm glad there's a new Hawaiian BBQ spot. It's not a chain restaurant, so there's potential for homemade Hawaiian flavors from scratch. I'm picky about Hawaiian BBQ, but this does the trick and I would come back. The portions were the highlight. They filled up my plate. The katsu had the right flavors and crisp. I could do without the sauce and it would be better if the sauce was one the side. The ribs and bbq plates were just right with a lot of flavor. The rice was cooked well, which is important not to mess up. The macaroni salad was a little sweet, but I liked the flavor overall. Parking is easy and staff was friendly.

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o o

Place offered 4 menu options of different Hawaiian BBQ options like bbq chicken, beef and wagyu. All 3 meat options had great flavor and were tender. Chicken and wagyu stood out for me. Rice was not dry and delicious. Macaroni salad tasted really good. All in all I gave this place 5 stars because the service was good, the portions were really well served, and the food tasted great. If you’re on Laurel and want something tasty and quick please stop by this place. It’s a big blue sign with a Grand Opening banner right next to Big Lou’s Liquor. You will not regret it. It’s a great thing to have.

Elijah Moore12
Elijah Moore12

Really good food. I work for amazon so time is limited for lunch and they brought out my delicious plate in 15 minutes exactly just like the lady said it would. Much better than l&l bbq and ono Hawaiian bbq. Huge portions. Friendly also.

Elaine TH
Elaine TH

Had a baby shower last weekend and order from William BBQ in San Carlos. The food was a hit at the party. I ordered the bbq chicken, Wagyu beef, fried fish, broccoli, and macaroni salad. I love their their macaroni salad that had some Coleslaw mixed in. The food portions were big and we were able to take some home. They also delivered to the house since I bought a certain amount. Came with condiments (teriyaki, fish sauce, hot sauce, and ketchup). I highly recommend them. Will certainly order from William BBQ again. Great friendly service!

Mike Harms
Mike Harms

Fantastic hole in the wall Hawaiian BBQ. Definitely worth checking out. My BBQ chicken and Katsu Chicken combo was great. Interesting Hot Wheels collection on the wall.

wilson Tang
wilson Tang

Food was great you can tell they put a lot of love in it. Make sure you ask them to try the BBQ with the “secret” salsa macha

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Joey Li

Convenient, good tasting catering options for at-home small parties. We appreciated the delivery as well. Thank you!

G
Gnet Y K

We LOVE this place - it's the closest to a 'plate lunch' and portions are great. Bbq chicken, katsu chicken, short rib & wagyu beef are what we keep ordering in different combos. If you have a small gathering, consider using their catering for the main dish and at least 1 side. We ordered bbq chicken & mac salad for 7 people (instead of ordering separate meals) - it was hit! Yes, I could have made both, but for the price, got to relax and visit instead!!! You need to either call or go in (we used San Carlos location) to see the catering menu- they don't have it on the website yet. We ordered at 1pm & they had it ready by our 3pm pickup time. All of the staff are friendly- they are working the hot grill, but will still share a smile!

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Russ Kahn

**Hidden Hawaiian BBQ Gem – William BBQ** I stumbled upon William BBQ and what a delightful find! This hidden Hawaiian BBQ gem is a must-visit. I went for lunch and ordered the BBQ Wagyu Beef and Chicken Katsu combo. Both were cooked to perfection—flavorful, tender, and absolutely satisfying. I also requested extra broccoli with my meal, and they delivered! It was fresh, well-cooked, and complemented the main dishes perfectly. The portions were generous, and the service was friendly and attentive. If you’re in the mood for Hawaiian BBQ with top-notch ingredients and great flavors, don’t miss this spot. I’ll definitely be coming back for more!

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Alex Tan

Nice and warm family business. Great value for Hawaiian BBQ. Not the most healthy choice but I love it. Quality is very consistent.

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Jade Margolis

Super massive portions, delicious food, very sweet family running the restaurant. You can really tell how much love and care they put into their food and service. We had the BBQ chicken, chicken katsu, and ribs. I think all were delicious and the Mac salad was not too sweet. I appreciated all the sauce options as well. Please support you will not be disappointed!

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TC8

Walked in not expecting much but was greeted lovingly by a sweet family running shop by themselves. They seemed delighted that we were eating In and the small homey setting really felt like they inviting us to sit at their table. The spam masubi was incredible, served fresh, with a sweet sauce, and a little touch of pork sung in there made all the difference. I got the wagyu beef with egg meal. It also came with that signature sauce and the meat was perfectly seasoned and tender. As we left, packing up the leftovers off the heaping plates of food, the father ran out to give us some extra sauce and make sure we didn’t leave without knowing how much we were appreciated. The incredible food and the family’s hospitality truly made it feel like I was eating a home cooked meal with my grandparents and I would love to come back and support them more!

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Tim Erickson

Wow this place is amazing. If you’re thinking about it or looking for a great spot, don’t look any further—this is the right spot. Also, somehow the best Mac salad I’ve had anywhere in USA or Hawaii. Props to these folks.

Alex Tan
Alex Tan

Nice and warm family business. Great value for Hawaiian BBQ. Not the most healthy choice but I love it. Quality is very consistent.

Joey Li
Joey Li

Convenient, good tasting catering options for at-home small parties. We appreciated the delivery as well. Thank you!

Tim Erickson
Tim Erickson

Wow this place is amazing. If you’re thinking about it or looking for a great spot, don’t look any further—this is the right spot. Also, somehow the best Mac salad I’ve had anywhere in USA or Hawaii. Props to these folks.

TC8
TC8

Walked in not expecting much but was greeted lovingly by a sweet family running shop by themselves. They seemed delighted that we were eating In and the small homey setting really felt like they inviting us to sit at their table. The spam masubi was incredible, served fresh, with a sweet sauce, and a little touch of pork sung in there made all the difference. I got the wagyu beef with egg meal. It also came with that signature sauce and the meat was perfectly seasoned and tender. As we left, packing up the leftovers off the heaping plates of food, the father ran out to give us some extra sauce and make sure we didn’t leave without knowing how much we were appreciated. The incredible food and the family’s hospitality truly made it feel like I was eating a home cooked meal with my grandparents and I would love to come back and support them more!

Gnet Y K
Gnet Y K

We LOVE this place - it's the closest to a 'plate lunch' and portions are great. Bbq chicken, katsu chicken, short rib & wagyu beef are what we keep ordering in different combos. If you have a small gathering, consider using their catering for the main dish and at least 1 side. We ordered bbq chicken & mac salad for 7 people (instead of ordering separate meals) - it was hit! Yes, I could have made both, but for the price, got to relax and visit instead!!! You need to either call or go in (we used San Carlos location) to see the catering menu- they don't have it on the website yet. We ordered at 1pm & they had it ready by our 3pm pickup time. All of the staff are friendly- they are working the hot grill, but will still share a smile!

Russ Kahn
Russ Kahn

**Hidden Hawaiian BBQ Gem – William BBQ** I stumbled upon William BBQ and what a delightful find! This hidden Hawaiian BBQ gem is a must-visit. I went for lunch and ordered the BBQ Wagyu Beef and Chicken Katsu combo. Both were cooked to perfection—flavorful, tender, and absolutely satisfying. I also requested extra broccoli with my meal, and they delivered! It was fresh, well-cooked, and complemented the main dishes perfectly. The portions were generous, and the service was friendly and attentive. If you’re in the mood for Hawaiian BBQ with top-notch ingredients and great flavors, don’t miss this spot. I’ll definitely be coming back for more!

Jade Margolis
Jade Margolis

Super massive portions, delicious food, very sweet family running the restaurant. You can really tell how much love and care they put into their food and service. We had the BBQ chicken, chicken katsu, and ribs. I think all were delicious and the Mac salad was not too sweet. I appreciated all the sauce options as well. Please support you will not be disappointed!

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Christina Jain

No frills, large portions! PBS kids was playing on a TV in the corner so our kids were entranced and we had a very quiet dinner. Most people get takeout from here but it was convenient enough for our family of 5 to dine in.

Christina Jain
Christina Jain

No frills, large portions! PBS kids was playing on a TV in the corner so our kids were entranced and we had a very quiet dinner. Most people get takeout from here but it was convenient enough for our family of 5 to dine in.

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Josh

Decent food but the chicken was very saucy and peppery, not exactly what I expected. I also got a single piece of broccoli which was weird, but I stole from someone else and it was good. Didn't really dig the mac salad. I think I'll come back and order something else.

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Precious Vann

The short ribs had to much sauce on them to see if the ribs had seasoning on them. The Mac + Slaw+ 1 literal piece of broccoli this restaurant excels at with flavor. First off they gave 1 literal piece of broccoli, the piece was good and I think grilled but they gave only 1 soo that was a turn off to want to order from here again. I'd order the the sides for sure if I did order again but the short ribs I've had way better and made way better without a sauce to save them to taste good.

Josh
Josh

Decent food but the chicken was very saucy and peppery, not exactly what I expected. I also got a single piece of broccoli which was weird, but I stole from someone else and it was good. Didn't really dig the mac salad. I think I'll come back and order something else.

Precious Vann
Precious Vann

The short ribs had to much sauce on them to see if the ribs had seasoning on them. The Mac + Slaw+ 1 literal piece of broccoli this restaurant excels at with flavor. First off they gave 1 literal piece of broccoli, the piece was good and I think grilled but they gave only 1 soo that was a turn off to want to order from here again. I'd order the the sides for sure if I did order again but the short ribs I've had way better and made way better without a sauce to save them to taste good.

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Zack Silverman

Ordered for takeout. The bbq chicken was overcooked and the bbq beef very fatty. Grilled onions were perfect. The Cole slaw mac salad was delicious and the best part. Great service and made quickly.

Zack Silverman
Zack Silverman

Ordered for takeout. The bbq chicken was overcooked and the bbq beef very fatty. Grilled onions were perfect. The Cole slaw mac salad was delicious and the best part. Great service and made quickly.

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Daisy

Super disappointing. Awaited 20+ minutes for a chicken BBQ mix. The BBQ chicken tastes boiled with bottled teriyaki sauce and the katsu chicken seams airfried.

Daisy
Daisy

Super disappointing. Awaited 20+ minutes for a chicken BBQ mix. The BBQ chicken tastes boiled with bottled teriyaki sauce and the katsu chicken seams airfried.

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Jr Vargas

bad food bad experience, i ordered the wagyu and the meat was not cooked enough, i chewed and chewed for minutes and could not swallow the meat it would not break down, i went back in the restautant told the worker thus meat is not chewable is this how it is and he said yes, and did not care to hear me out, it was absolute trash of response didnt bother to say il make u some more meat well done or nothing l, just ok is all he had to say, so not fair i paid 21 dollars for this trash and was not reinbursted or food exchanged. All i ate was the mac salad and rice

Jr Vargas
Jr Vargas

bad food bad experience, i ordered the wagyu and the meat was not cooked enough, i chewed and chewed for minutes and could not swallow the meat it would not break down, i went back in the restautant told the worker thus meat is not chewable is this how it is and he said yes, and did not care to hear me out, it was absolute trash of response didnt bother to say il make u some more meat well done or nothing l, just ok is all he had to say, so not fair i paid 21 dollars for this trash and was not reinbursted or food exchanged. All i ate was the mac salad and rice

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1109 Laurel St, San Carlos, CA 94070

San Jose, CA 94070

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Episcopal Church of the Epiphany of San Carlos, California

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