Island Grinds - West Valley City

I discovered Island Grinds on TikTok, and the thirty-minute drive was definitely worth it! I ordered the two-meat plate with pupu chicken and kalbi ribs, and it was absolutely delicious! The chicken was wonderfully crispy, and the marinated kalbi ribs, topped with their homemade sauce, were just amazing. Plus, since it’s Polynesian-owned, the atmosphere was fantastic—it truly felt like enjoying a meal at your mom’s or auntie's house!

My uncle and aunt took my dad and me to Island Grinds during our visit in May/June, and it was amazing! Everything tasted like it was made with love. I left there with my leftovers—because the portion sizes are very generous—feeling like I had a true experience, not just a meal. I can't wait to return to Island Grinds! I recommend everything, but I'll be particularly weak in the knees for the ribs!

Absolutely the best Hawaiian BBQ in Salt Lake! Their consistency is what stands out the most; they never disappoint. My favorite order is the two-meat plate with double kalbi ribs, along with a side of rice and pupu chicken skin. The staff is friendly and the service is top-notch. Thank you!

The food did not disappoint! i got the katsu chicken plate and the kalbi ribs plate, OMG it was soooooo good! im a big girl and when i say that some food is good, you know its good! 10/10 would recommend

So I went to this place a few weeks ago and I was very curious as what they were selling which was fried chicken skin. I went there and ordered the Kalbi plate with a side order of deep fried chicken skin with a sweet teriyaki sauce. The chicken skin was . But the Kalbi ribs was very disappointing! The Kalbi rib was so thin that I could see right through it! The flavor was bland and the cut of this Kalbi was very thin and I wanted a thick cut with some bite to it. The service was very good and the cashier was very helpful with me in regards to the chicken skin. Overall customer service was great. The Kalbi was not good, but the chicken skins were excellent!