I believe L&Ls quality of food have gone down throughout the years. It is that or it has always been mediocre, but my taste buds accepted anything when I was in college. However, I do remember, the katsu chicken was more meat and less breaded back in the day.
This particular L&Ls has its own flavor as they serve kimchee to the menu. I think it's pretty cool each chain can add its own niche to their store. What else can I say? For those that have never had Hawaiian BBQ before, you will love the flavor and mac salad. On the other hand, for those that know their Hawaiian BBQ, we have seen better days L&Ls. We will come back when my wife and I get our occasional college cravings back in San Diego...although that does not happen very often.