Hawai'i's Best Restaurants

BURGERS AND BARBECUE

Burgers are burgers the world around. But if you're a visitor, you need to understand what we mean when we say "barbecue" in the Islands: Unless the words Southern-style are in front of it, we mean grilled meats prepared in an Asian-style marinade — either a salty-sweet Japanese-style teriyaki sauce with ginger and garlic, or a Korean-style kal-bi preparation with sesame oil, shoyu and spices. Here's our guide to burgers and barbecue (Southern and other).

Molly's Smokehouse

Real Southern-style barbecue is scarce here, but if you're hankering for it, Molly Walker's Smokehouse is the place. The San Antonio native serves up smoked brisket, pulled pork, spareribs and baby back ribs in sandwiches, plates and by the pound. Also on the menu: catfish and Southern-style sides.

23 S. Kamehameha Highway, Wahiawa. 621-4858. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. No reservations. VS, MC, DS. No checks. $$.

Web site: www.mollyssmokehouse.com

Legend:

VS: Visa
MC: Mastercard
AX: American Express
DC: Diners Club
DS: Discover Card
JCB: JCB Card
Olioli: Olioli Card

$$$: Pricey; entrées mostly more than $17
$$: Moderate; entrées $10-$16
$: Budget-friendly; entrées mostly less than $10

Checks: Local checks and travelers’ checks only

Past 'Ilima Award winner

"Cheap eats" restaurant

"Local classic" eatery