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    L & R Drive Inn

    3.9 (116 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    L & R DRIVE INN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Sweet Sour Spare Ribs & Chicken Katsu
    Lovey Y.

    A really put together & clean whole in the wall restaurant. Decided to grab dinner here since the hubs works nearby, we used to come here religiously for dinner but stopped coming for awhile. Just got dinner recently and wow they upgraded their menus! So high tech and fancy now. They offer all types of different varieties of plate lunches, burgers, saimins, etc. My go to is usually the bbq chicken or chicken katsu. I decided to try something different and tried out their sweet sour spareribs. The spareribs was really good I wish it was a little more tender but overall taste was good! I love their katsu sauce it's sweet, tangy & peppery. I always get French fries at drive inn's because I love the crinkle fries, but this one seemed to have the shoestring fries. No complaints because they cook it fresh & it was PIPING hot when I got it. Food portions are HUGE and for the price? Dang can't beat. I feel like this is a family owned business and I love supporting small and local business owners. The cashier much older Asian lady was really nice and helpful. My husband is a very very picky eater but he seems to love this place more than L&L or other plate lunch restaurants. I'll be coming back to try their other food items on their menu. I highly recommend giving them a try. You can't beat good prices, good food & good service!

    Sean Y.

    Solid plate lunch! Been coming here for years when I lived in Kaneohe. Now that I had a son, I had to show him the classics! Ordered a mix plate with beef stew, chicken katsu curry, and the mapo tofu! Huge plates and good prices! Quick with the food and off I went! Everyone loved it and was stuffed! A must stop if you're looking for a classic Hawaii plate lunch!

    NY Steak, Garlic Shrimp, Mac salad
    Joseph K.

    One of my favorite BBQ spots on the whole Oahu island!! Customer service was phenomenal, and their New York steak, Mac salad, garlic shrimp combo is a must try!! If you on vacation or just a local you gotta stop by!!

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    Khierstin G.

    I love L&R. So far my most favorite place to grab a plate lunch. I haven't been here in almost a year so there was a bit of a change to their menu. I tried their combination plate of BBQ short ribs & Beef Broccoli today and it's almost like I'm eating here for the 1st time again. It's sooo good!

    Nat N.

    We come here once a week to pick up a plate of chicken katsu for dinner. The boys love it (and prefer it over L&L) and the portions are so generous. The owners are really nice too. Call in your order ahead of time to save on time. The parking lot can sometimes get crowded during peak meal times (this establishment shares parking with Masa & Joyce and Kin Wah, which are landmarks in Kaneohe), but just be patient as cars are constantly pulling in and out of stalls. In addition to the katsu, we also like the eggplant (ala carte), which is made Chinese-style. It has a kick to it, so if you don't like spicy foods, ask for it mild.

    Titin S.

    Great value. Chicken katsu is very crispy and meaty. Beef stew is tasty with plenty beef, unlike other plate lunch places that give mostly carrots and potatoes. Hamburger patties taste homemade with light gravy is yummy.

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    Titi R.

    Always enjoy sropping at this little place. They open 6am every day so you can grab plate lunch at any time any day. They are still reasonably priced for their plate lunches and still less than most these days. Food is always good and service is quick. Grabbed 2 plate lunches after mass today which made the day Mini lemon chix with its thick dipping sauce is really good. Mixed plate has good portions and tasty

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    The bbq beef is great! Tasted it at a party. Later had to track down the person who brought it to find out where it was from.

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    8 months ago

    I love this place! I still get take out from here once a week. I prefer L&R over L&L!

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    Good place, chill. Good food if you want local food. If you dont know what to get they have a mixed plate option, I always do that.

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    Value Proposition! My Teri Beef was not bad for the price! The teri sauce is on the salty side but it's a nice snack.

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    Service was quick and food was on-point. Clean and friendly eating spot. If you like local grindz, this is also a good spot to get some.

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    2 years ago

    Plate lunches are tasty and reasonably priced. They have a lot of choices, with daily specials and mini plates as well.

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    Lot of signage on the walls , to check out

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    Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
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