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).

Teddy's Bigger Burgers

Teddy's Bigger Burger are, indeed, big, and they're made to order from ground chuck, with house-made sauces. And, there are three locations to choose from.

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Teddy's is the brainchild of two guys who loved home-grilled burgers but were disappointed in the fare they could find here. It's a '50s-style concept, opened in 1998. The burgers are, indeed, big, and they're made to order from ground chuck, with house-made sauces.

Three locations: Waikiki, 134 Kapahulu Ave., 735-9411; Koko Marina, 394-9100; Kailua, 539 Kailua Road, 262-0820. 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. No credit cards. No checks. $.

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