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    Liliha Drive Inn

    4.4 (415 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Hawaiian
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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

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    Chicken skin more than foodland
    Bryan G.

    Went in looking for pork hash they used to make it Too time consuming . Found drinking snack fried chicken skin 5.00 . A famous place katsu,ginger chicken , stew . Limited parking during lunch. Good service.

    Parking lot entrance
    Gabriel P.

    Ono tasting BBQ Ribs. My wife and I did a take out from Liliha Drive Inn. Thanks Craig T for pointing this restaurant out. The mini BBQ plate came with generous portions of rice and mac salad.. The BBQ had a good taste and char the way I like. Mac salad was ok. My wife had the mini beef stew. She said the gravy was flavorful. Meat was a little stringy. We both agreed that we would go back. Service was fast and friendly. Enjoy

    My beef stew
    Deborah P.

    Since alot of yelpers been yelping this place whether its just within a couple of years or currently we decided to go for lunch take out. I had mini beef stew and my husband had mini BBQ short ribs. I liked my beef stew lots of gravy, potatoes, meat and 1 big carrot. My husband BBQ short ribs had a good taste good charred on the ribs but not quite soft the ribs but its was good. I'm a gravy eater when comes to stew whether its beef stew or curry. Will be back again in the future since its just up the street. Lol...

    Portion size
    Clarize B.

    As a family staying in Waikiki, it was difficult for us to find authentic Hawaiian plate lunches. Luckily we found this spot with giant portions where 3 plates fed all 6 of us. We ordered the -kalua pork: lots of cabbage, very filling -lau lau pork: amazing, loved the taro leaves so much and felt familiar -mochiko chicken: perfectly crispy and tender -galbi: great -bbq chicken: so juicy -loco moco: standard, wish it had more gravy Overall super quick service, amazing portions and prices.

    Combo with Mochiko Chicken and Curry Katsu
    Mike K.

    Quite the pile of food. The mochiko chicken is really good. My niece said they like it cause it's smaller cuts then most places which gives you more surface area crunch. LOL so gourmet! The curry katsu was ok. Katsu was probably good when it was plated but the curry sogged it out by the time I drove home. Not Japanese, Thai, or Indian style curry, more like Shillings. Nice price for a pile of food.

    Good mini shrimp curry
    Robert S.

    Thought I'd try a new place so stopped here for lunch. Got the mini shrimp curry for $13. Generous portion of rice and mac salad. One big piece of potato and carrot along with 5 smallish shrimp. Curry was very tasty tho and was enough for lunch. No complaints I'd return

    BBQ chicken plate $9
    Klemens T.

    Came here for the first time with my whole family in a loooong time. I absolutely still love their New York Steak and Garlic Shrimp combo. The plate is packed with food. Most combo plates give a little bit of everything, but this plate gives out a lot of meats. The garlic shrimp is probably top 3 best garlic shrimp plates on the island. I also got the Chicken Katsu plate. It was crunchy and delicious, but nothing special about it. Overall, considering how expensive home has gotten since I left 4yrs ago, this is a pretty decently priced plate lunch that is packed. Staff is super friendly and fast. They have a few tables to dine on, but not much. The parking is super small and you can easily miss the driveway entrance on the one way road of Vineyard Blvd.

    Soy sauce chicken
    Rachel G.

    Post-marathon Hawaiian plate lunch that hit the spot! Sister to the Liliha bakery chain, Liliha Drive-Inn is a no frills meal with the most bang for your buck. The soy sauce chicken was incredibly flavorful and falling off the bone, and the kalbi short ribs were fatty salty and perfectly charred. Mac salad was the perfect pairing to a fresh scoop of white rice. We ordered the regular size for ribs and chicken but went with the mini size for the pork Lau Lau since it's pretty heavy. Totally went to flavor town and can't wait to come back!

    Garlic fried rice with Portuguese sausage and French toast

    Great way to start the day... by having combination of sweet and savory! Will be coming back for pastries.

    BBQ cheeseburger
    Jason H.

    Still great! First time trying their burger The bbq cheeseburger and fries were awesome The staff are really great! Friendly and helpful Definitely recommend! Again!

    Spam siamen
    Jeanette T.

    Ordered cheese burger chili cheese fries spam siamen. very helpful with what to order. Place is small and clean. The burger I don't care for. The bun was not soft burger frozen. The saimen was really good. The chili cheese fries were pretty good the chili tasted homemade. It was good. The saimen tasted just like my daughter remember as a child. She says it's a 5 star!

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    Matthew C.

    Liliha Drive Inn -- Classic diner comfort, awesome food If you want old‑school Hawaiian diner vibes with reliably delicious comfort food, Liliha Drive Inn delivers. The food hits like home cooking: generous portions, hearty flavors, and warm, no‑frills presentation that's perfect whether you're grabbing breakfast, brunch, or a late‑night meal. Service feels friendly and familiar -- the kind of place where regulars and visitors both feel welcome. Highlights * Comfort classics done very well: fluffy pancakes, satisfying plate lunches, and other local favorites are flavorful and filling. * Value: portions are big and prices reasonable, so you leave full and satisfied. * Atmosphere: timeless diner setting that's part of the experience -- casual, bustling, and authentic. Who it's for * Locals who want dependable comfort food, travelers looking for a true island diner experience, and anyone craving generous portions and friendly service.

    Located on the corner of Liliha Street and Vineyard Boulevard
    Nadine C.

    Takeout lunch in Honolulu, Hawaii... Located on the busy corner of Liliha Street and Vineyard Boulevard, Liliha Drive Inn is a very visible business. I found the small, free parking lot on Vineyard Boulevard - it's on an incline, so be careful! Inside, it's clean and spacious! There was a customer already dining in and another customer came in to pick up her phone order! Scanning the menu, I selected a mini sweet sour Spare ribs plate and a Combo A mixed plate which came with teri beef, hamburger Steak, and chili (beef stew wasn't available today). The friendly cashier was efficient and polite to everyone! I appreciate that! I opened the package and took photos in the restaurant. Once I tasted the sweet sour spare ribs, I couldn't stop! It was so tender and tasty! The chili in the Mixed Plate was a bit spicy for me. The teri beef was okay and the hamburger Steak was good! The macaroni salad had some pepper and tiny bits of onion and carrot. Not bad! I wouldn't mind returning! It's convenient!

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    Chicken katsu curry hits the spot Everytime! Service is great too. My husband and my go to spot to get something good and fast.

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    Friendly staff. Amount of food is worth the price! Make their own fried chicken skin..flavor is great.

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    How's the garlic chicken?

    Super good and flavorful. The portions are hearty as well!

    Where is Parking?

    The parking is located on the side of the buildings you have to be on vineyard heading Ewa to enter the parking lot

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    Helena's Hawaiian Food

    Helena's Hawaiian Food

    4.4
    (4.5k reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    We came here to try some more traditional Hawaiian food. Particular favorites was the squid luau…read morewhich was sweet and a little salty with a unique flavor coming from the taro leaves. If you're not a fan of seafood, don't let the squid deter you as it is a minimal part of the dish and added more of a crunchy textural component rather than actual flavor. This was my wife and my favorite dish. The luau pork was also very good though I liked the version we had at Toa Luau better. We also liked the haupia which was a very refreshing coconut pudding though for some reason our boys didn't like it. We also tried pipikaula which are thinly sliced dry-aged beef short ribs marinated in soy sauce and something else that made it sweet. If you know Korean barbeque, you'll instantly get the sensation that these are close cousins to galbi, though the pipikaula are much less sweet in comparison. The dry aging process also makes them a bit more dryer than galbi. On to more difficult stuff. I was enthusiastic about the fried butterfish collar but once I got a waft of the dish, I knew I was in trouble. I'm very sensitive when it comes to fish so the smell (more than the taste) was off putting. My wife was fine with it and enjoyed the dish, but if you aren't a fan of fishy fish, then I would skip it. The lomi salmon looked very much like pico de gallo with the addition of salt-cured salmon. My boys loved this dish because they love salmon but again I would steer clear if you are a seafood weakling like me. Alas, we come to poi. Had my hopes up since I love taro but the texture and a bit of sourness from fermentation deterred me from trying too much of it. I'm glad we tried it but not sure that we would get it again.

    You CANNOT skip Helena's…read more You HAVE to eat here Service was superb - friendly staff The food was memorable and the place makes you feel at home .

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    New larger inside dining area
    New larger inside dining area
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    Menu B: Kalua Pig And Pipikaula Short Ribs
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    Highway Inn Kaka'ako

    4.1
    (2k reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    I just finished a Yelp event nearby (she wasnt able to go) and we are starving, so we finally…read moredecided to check this place off our bookmark. Highway Inn is known for traditional Hawaiian food, but we ended up trying some of the local-style twists. The kalua pig quesadilla was really good, and the tacos were solid too. The surprise for me was the chicken from the kids menu. I ordered it anyway, and honestly, no regrets. It was juicy, flavorful, and better than a lot of regular chicken plates I've had. The Kaka'ako location is clean and modern, service was quick, and it was exactly what we needed after a long event. We would definitely come back to try more. The on-site music artist was good.

    The internet told me if I wanted authentic Hawaiian food, this was the place to go, so of course I…read morehad to try it. Since it was our last meal before leaving Hawaii and there were still a few Hawaiian dishes I hadn't gotten around to trying, this felt like the perfect spot. What I really liked is that they have a sampler plate with a bunch of classic Hawaiian dishes, and the menu actually breaks down what everything is. Clearly this is something people come here for, because it makes trying a little bit of everything way less intimidating. I split the sampler with someone, and overall I was pleasantly surprised. Some of the items didn't look the most appetizing at first glance -- one especially because of the color -- but flavor-wise, everything was actually really good. One of the dishes reminded me of a comforting chicken soup situation, the clear noodles were good, some of the other items were more savory, and it all balanced together well. The lomi salmon was one of my favorites -- kind of like a light, fresh tomato salsa or pico de gallo situation that paired really well with the pork and everything else on the plate. I didn't finish it all because I was already full, but I genuinely liked the variety and thought the flavors were rich and comforting. So if you're curious about Hawaiian food but don't know where to start, this sampler is a great move. Don't let the appearance of some of the dishes scare you off. Service was quick and everyone was nice. At first I kind of wished someone had walked us through the food a little more, but honestly, the menu already does that for you pretty clearly. Overall, I'm glad we came. It was a fun way to try the Hawaiian dishes we hadn't gotten to yet, and I'd come back to try more.

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    KALUA PIG NACHOS,FRIED RICE & SOUR CREAM
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    Side Street Inn

    Side Street Inn

    4.1
    (2.5k reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $$

    OMG! This was a dining experience! So, the restaurant was closing so my friend said we should eat…read morethere! I didn't know that the servings were group sized!! I found so many things that looked great on the menu, to include fried gizzards, boneless Kal Bi ribs, fully loaded fried rice, Mac salad and other stuff I can't recall! So the TWO of us ordered way too much! We tried to eat as much as we could and ended up taking the rest home! Everything we ordered was delicious, so we knew we were going to eat good leftovers! The restaurant was a great place to go with a group to eat and watch sports! Our Waitress (I have to remember to get names) was a track star, she was running to and from several tables of groups to deliver food! I will go again if they reopen!

    If you're visiting Hawaii with a big group, 100% recommend taking them here…read more We initially were a party of 16, and showed up without a reservation at 6pm on a Saturday. The staff was super nice about it and was able to accommodate us, with only a small request that we be out by 8pm since there was another big party with a reservation coming in. Absolutely reasonable. They sat us right away at three large tables, which gave us plenty of space for food and didn't force us to sit super close together. Menus, waters, plates, napkins, and forks were all brought out immediately, and our waiter was quick to take our order. We started with the prix fixe menu for 8-10 guests and were going to add other items à la carte, but a handful of our group accidentally went to the other Side Street location (make sure your group is all on the same page), so what we ordered ended up being more than enough. We left stuffed and with 5 boxes of food still. Edamame was nice and steamy, and large enough to easily pop the beans out with your mouth. Wish there was a bit more salt though. The farmer's salad had everything going on from citrusy to salty to crispy. Avocado had a little bit of oxidation but the capers, dressing and potato curls provided plenty of reasons to overlook it. The fried rice came in a hefty portion, with sizable pieces of bacon and sausage. The chicken I didn't realize was boneless based on the shape of the deep fry, but it was nice to freely bite into it without worrying about hitting anything with my teeth. Probably a bit too much on fried bits but still good. Pork chops had a better meat to crisp ratio in my opinion, as well as juiciness. They even came with ketchup on the side, which I love as a pairing but don't see much of at restaurants. My favorite meat item was definitely the sizzling boneless kalbi. The presentation on the sizzling plate with a side of kimchi was spectacular, and the meat was full of flavor. We also ordered yakisoba, which wasn't part of the prix fixe. Tasted good but nothing past standard expectations. We let the waiter know we had a 30th birthday at the table, and they brought a couple scoops of vanilla ice cream with a candle, and did a decent job getting the whole room to participate in the singing. It could also be the type of crowd this place attracts, since it seemed that everyone was so friendly and approachable. Thanks to the quick and consistent service, we were out in a little over an hour with no complaints.

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    Our Chef Colin's Classics Menu feeds 3-4 guests for $105.00!
    Our Chef Colin's Classics Menu feeds 3-4 guests for $105.00!
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    Kehau's Kitchen

    Kehau's Kitchen

    4.4
    (1.5k reviews)
    7.0 mi
    $$

    Tried Kehau's Kitchen and really liked it. The place has a chill local feel and everyone there was…read moresuper friendly. It felt more like a neighborhood spot than a touristy restaurant, which I appreciated. We had the poke nachos, ribs, and laulau. The poke nachos were really good and probably my favorite thing we ordered. Fresh poke with crispy chips and a good mix of flavors. The ribs were tender and flavorful, and the laulau tasted homemade and comforting. Portions were solid too. Service was great the whole time. Staff was welcoming, food came out fast, and overall it was just a good experience. Would definitely come back next time I'm in Honolulu.

    Mixed bag at this restaurant. My real rating would be 3.5 stars if we could give half stars…read more I had tried calling before we came in to be sure they were open but no answer. Took a chance any way. Server greets everyone who comes in. Too much work for only one server, hard to get taken care of. More than half the tables were full even before 5pm on a Saturday, and there's a steady take out business, too. Looked at the online menu since the server didn't bring us a menu and we were waiting, but it doesn't list the squid luau combo so we had to wait for the server to take our order. She did take care of us before the walk ins that were ordering take out, and we appreciated that. However, turned out squid luau combo wasn't listed online because they were out. Boo. So hubby and I ordered the laulau combo consisting of a nice sized laulau that was tasty, with a nice ratio of pork to leaves, very large scoop of rice, some lomi salmon that was mostly onions that were quite strong and bitter and almost no salmon, pulehu chicken, which was tasty and had a nice char, and haupia, which was good. So food was fifty/fifty. Hubby ordered a coke, which was bottled Mexican (means real cane sugar) which was yummy. They serve Mexican food so I guess they have other Mexican sodas, but I didn't bother to check the menu. We had to ask for water three times because the server was so busy. We had a lot left over since the portions are big. Not sure if we will be back, though. While the server was nice and trying hard to take care of everyone, having to wait to order (another family even came up to ask is they could order after waiting for awhile) and then having to ask for water three times is a turn off for us. Also - no squid luau where's Hawaiian food is served was a major let down for me.

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    Kehau's Kitchen
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    Pua'a to de Poke Nachos $25
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    Musubi Cafe Iyasume

    Musubi Cafe Iyasume

    4.5
    (5.4k reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $

    If you think 5,400 reviews are lying, let this one be the reason you make sure to visit this local…read morebusiness when you're in Honolulu. It was love at first bite for me with musubi and onigiri, so when I saw a spot dedicated to this deliciousness you better believe I made a point to go there! I ran even faster when StaciLei, Yelp Hawaii's amazing Community Manager, told me it's a must and gave me her list of greatest hits and must not miss items as a guide! Now I've had a lot of these in my life, and I must say, Iyasume are easily the best. See musubi and onigiri have humble origins as a quickly made homespun snack or on the go lunch, and when you spot them in the convenience environment they're often a giant ball of rice with a tinge of protein or seasoning for flavor. At Iyasume, these are culinary adventures, stacked with ingredients, all in handheld form, and the variety they offer is IMPRESSIVE! Of course musubi starts with the classic, SPAM. I had to order the kimchi + spam, shiso + spam, and unagi + tamago + spam, all of which were awesome (even the next day!). Onigiri here are actually layered with ingredients, so you get them in every bite, unlike the convenience store versions! They have a HUGE menu, and I went with spicy mentaiko and salmon, spicy mentaiko and ikura, ikura and salmon, and tuna mayo curry, all of which were great. I LOVE that they make these to order. You can see the line in the back hard at work, and they're very fast. You're sure to encounter a line when you arrive, but don't be scared, it moves quickly. I only had to wait about 5 minutes for mine to come up! Well worth it. Reasonably priced. Very filling. A taste of Hawaii and Japan in one place that'll have everyone smiling!

    Friend recommended this spot and I'm grateful she did. There were so many fresh and interesting…read moremusubis to choose from. I bought kimchi spam, eel spam, inari spam, and a furikake rice ball. Didn't really interact with staff as they didn't offer to help while I viewed the items and I selected my items fairly quickly. I found purchasing four musubis very affortable. Finding parking was tough and expensive in the area. Not the restaurant's fault and probably drivers are not the bulk of their business.

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    Inside the shop
    Inside the shop
    Teriyaki Spam & Rice with Hawaiian drink
    Teriyaki Spam & Rice with Hawaiian drink
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    Guava Smoked

    Guava Smoked

    4.5
    (605 reviews)
    4.3 mi
    $$

    I loved it here. Truly a hole in the wall. Parking is really tough so street parking is usually…read moregonna be the norm unless you get lucky in their tiny shared parking lot. The guava bar was delicious and flavorful and just crumbles in your mouth! Definitely one of the better guava bars I've tried. Love how crumbly it is. The salmon belly was delicious OMFG. It looks so simple and straightforward but that sht is so flavorful. It is crispy and yet soft on the inside. The salmon belly is cut into bite-sized pieces so I didn't have to worry about using a knife to cut it. I usually try salmon belly where it is usually seasoned lightly to bring out the natural flavor of the salmon, but Guava Smoked's salmon belly is just grilled in a way that makes the salmon sweet/crispy and still get traces of the salmon taste as well. It's definitely not your traditional Japanese-style way of cooking salmon belly but really just their own. I'd go back and get this again. Another thing too. I'd get this with beer. This would hit very hard with alcohol but because I don't drink I need a kombucha. The grilled salmon belly would go perfect with it. Cheers! Uncle was very helpful and kind when serving and if you dine-in he brings it to your table.

    Ordered the loco moco spicy and my husband ordered the mixed plate both with kimchi. Gravy wasn't…read morewhat I expected... country gravy as a loco moco just isn't my style. The patty its self was okay. Nothing super special. Unfortunately no spiciness in this dish. And the kimchi was more on the sweet side rather than the fermented spicy. Tried to add their chili pepper water but again I was left without the fiery kick in my mouth. Definitely has a strong garlicky taste though. Service is quick. But came on a Monday before dinner time so it was slow. Lots of seating and open air flow. Direct parking is limited but street parking is available.

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    Smoked Pork Smoked Loco Moco
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    Da Ono Hawaiian Foods

    Da Ono Hawaiian Foods

    3.9
    (294 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$

    3.5 stars We wanted…read moreto try authentic Hawaiian food and came across this spot. The owner was very friendly and took the time to recommend dishes for us, including the laulau and lechon kawali. We also ordered the BBQ short ribs. Overall, it was a good experience trying Hawaiian food, but it's just not really our type of cuisine. The laulau was quite dry, and the preparation felt more like meat that had been boiled or cooked in liquid, which isn't something I usually enjoy. The lechon kawali had a crispy pork belly texture, topped with something similar to a salsa, but it didn't suit our taste either. Unfortunately, the cabbage served with it also had some black spots, which was off-putting. The BBQ short ribs were the highlight of the meal and the dish we enjoyed the most. We appreciate the experience and the hospitality, but the flavors just didn't quite match our personal preferences.

    1. The hours posted on Yelp was incorrect. They open from 12:00 pm…read more A group of us ordered food the night before for pickup at 12:30pm, on Thursday. Then someone wanted to change from rice to poi. I tried many times and no one answered. Their voice mailbox was full. We e ended going there to make the change. He gentleman looked like he was working be himself. We bads to wait almost a half hour for him to finish the order. 2. Price - the prices were higher than expected. All the plates were $26.00 and up. 3. Food - The poi was very tasty and fresh, although a bit watery. The lau lau had a lot of lean pork filling, not a lot of leaves. The long rice didn't have much chicken and was a bit watery too. We enjoyed the sweet potato. There was also lomi salmon, haupia onion and chili pepper water. 4. As mentioned before there isn't much parking. The restaurant wasn't busy when we got there. Overall the food and service was OK. The price was a bit high.

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    Short Ribs Plate
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