FAKA’S Island Grill

FAKA'S Island Grill is a Long Beach caterer serving Hawaiian BBQ, with locations also in Santa Ana and Torrance. Known for grilled chicken, pork, BBQ, chicken katsu, crab, spam musubi, seaweed salad, seafood, and shrimp, with signature sauces noted across guest feedback. Founded by David Pese in 2014 after winning a business plan competition, the company began with catering and community events before growing into multiple brick-and-mortar locations. Serves Long Beach, California Heights, Paramount, Signal Hill, Carson, Lakewood, Compton, Bellflower, Bixby Knolls, and surrounding communities, with additional locations in Santa Ana and Torrance. Reviewers highlight flavorful, filling food, friendly staff, and attentive service, with the shrimp and chicken plate and signature sauces drawing particular praise.