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    Loco Moco Drive Inn

    4.2 (103 reviews)
    ModerateHawaiian
    Open 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    1/2 Loco Moco
    Katherine P.

    Our first stop in Hawaii to start our vacation and it hit the spot. Fortunately, we went with several people so I was able to try different entrées. So many options I didn't know where to start. The loco moco was perfect. Portion size for all the other plate, lunches were generous. On the chicken to the barbecue short ribs to the shrimp cravings, all satisfied. Order at the counter, wait for your number to be called and bring it to your table. They have about five or six tables outside so you can enjoy your meal.

    Thuy T.

    Sooo much rice!!! We had the garlic/mochiko chicken, generous portion & perfect amount of rice. The cabbage kalua pork plate had way too much rice & not enough cabbage & kalua pork. Pretty deceiving when you first open the lid. An extra 2 more scoops of rice underneath. 4 stars for service & the garlic/mochiko chicken 2 stars for giving tooo much rice & not enough cabbage & kalua pork

    Garlic Ahi Salad & Mochiko Chicken Plate
    Ariana K.

    Loco Moco Drive Inn is located in the heart of Kapahulu, alongside other small eateries and just across the parking lot from Safeway. This takeout-focused spot serves local plate lunches and Chinese-style comfort foods, with a few outdoor tables available for those who want to dine on site. The newly renovated space is small but clean, and its convenient location and late hours make it a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Garlic Ahi Salad: The garlic ahi salad was fresh, flavorful, and well-seasoned, featuring a large, moist piece of ahi served over greens. The fish is cooked properly without being dry, and the portion size is generous. Mochiko Chicken Plate: The mochiko chicken plate had good flavor, crispy and generous portions. Definitely a satisfying local plate-lunch.

    Garlic Chicken, Loco Moco
    Karla G.

    Decent plate lunch spot conveniently located near Waikīkī. For the affordable price, you get a really good amount of food, which makes it a solid option if you're in the area and looking for something filling. We ordered the garlic chicken and the loco moco. The loco moco was okay -- the patty could've been better in terms of flavor and texture. However, the garlic chicken definitely stood out. The breading was perfectly crunchy, and the sauce it was coated in was super tasty and packed with flavor. Overall, a good casual spot for a satisfying meal without breaking the bank.

    Mei-Lan C.

    First time here. Trying the garlic shrimp special and mini garlic ahi. Food came out pretty quick. Both dishes were delicious and nicely seasoned. Would come again to try more items.

    Chop Steak Wok Plate, Brown Rice, Macaroni Salad
    Laurissa A.

    Chop Steak: 9/10!! Tasty! Tender Thin beef! Sautéed veggies cooked right! Salt & Pepper Pork Chop: 9/10!! Salty w/ a kick, crispy on the outside, moist on the inside. Service is fast, staff is friendly, chefs are doing their job right! Even at 10pm they don't miss a beat. Def the spot to go. Phone order, pay at pick up.

    Ahi salad.  $9.99 special.  Tossed salad separate. Two orders. Rice included.
    Lisa T.

    2nd visit. Better this time. Saturday dinner time. Take out. Note: Oahu's Best Coupons booklet. Normally at CVS near door. Look for 20% off ad. On regular price plate. Also, new Special Menu. See times Garlic shrimp plate $9.99, 10am-9pm Salt Pepper chix wings, $9.99. 9pm-3am Includes rice and macaroni salad Great deals. Ordered: Spicy Orange chicken, son's choice (Rice and tossed salad), a lot of chicken Garlic fish, basa, my choice, 3 pieces (Rice and tossed salad) Garlic shrimp Special menu, 9 pieces shrimp (Rice and macaroni salad) Generous portions, big scoops rice. Request tossed salad in separate container. Includes house dressing (creamy Italian) Free parking in shared lot with Safeway Kapahulu. Got a discount on the 2 regular priced plates. 20%. Look for their ad in Oahu's Best Coupons booklet, CVS., near door. Highly recommend. Busy place.

    Mochiko chicken
    Eugene E.

    Very reasonable price place. Staff is awesome. Food is winnah. Big selection great food. Their burgers are so good. Katsu is ono!! Everyone raising prices yet they are very reasonable and give alot. Mahalos loco moco

    Andrew A.

    This really hit the spot! We were super hungry late at night and found this Loco Moco on our way back to the hotel. I know it is a chain, but our experience in this particular location was very good. I can tell you the food was fantastic, even after bringing it back to eat in a hotel room. And those fries were exactly what we needed to munch on while driving back. I don't know what they use to fry them, but man it gives it a great flavor and they're nice and crispy. Its a drive in, with very limited seating, so to-go may be your best option here.

    Loco Moco
    Craig T.

    Fairly new Loco Moco Drive Inn located on Kapahuluu next door to Safeway. Today since i was shopping in Safeway I decided to grab lunch at Loco Moco. I looked at their menu and I was un-decided what to order . When in doubt loco Moco cannot go wrong i ordered a mini . It was a homemade beef patty with an over easy egg right on top with macaroni salad . Service was friendly.

    Menu March 2026
    Steven N.

    They get 5 just for being open until 2am Tuesday-Sunday. You don't even know how hard it is to get non-fast food at 2am. everything is closed already except fast food places. so for this to be open is an automatic win! food is good, service is nice and quick. Open kitchen so you can see them cooking as well. Ample parking cause it's shared with Safeway. I Would recommend phone ordering ahead so you're not stuck there extra 10-15 mins waiting for your food. and you're wondering how are you gonna order ahead if you don't know they menu right? MENU BELOW Definitely a spot to go for quick plate lunches, Catering style, late night munchies! Checks all the above!

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    Nadine C.

    Lunch in Kapahulu, Honolulu, Hawai'i... We needed to do an assignment and decided to meet here since: 1. None of us had been here before 2. $9.99 specials 3. Free, shared parking 4. Efficient, friendly service Of course, I chose the Healthy Ahi plate for $9.99. It came with brown rice, tartar sauce, creamy Italian dressing, and green salad. I devoured everything! It was a delicious and fresh meal! The only downside for me was the outdoor dining. I'm not a fan of humidity and feral birds. I do like fresh air - if it's cool...

    Ahi special $9.99
    Jackie K.

    Hot & New Takeout restaurant here in Kapahulu. Just opened. The owner has other Loco Moco Drive Inns on Oahu. They have the experience and reputation for Onolicious plate lunches. Grand Opening specials are great in value and taste. Mochiko Chicken with two scoops rice and Macaroni Salad or Tossed salad for $9.99 and the Healthy Choice of fried Ahi in garlic and seasoning on a bed of salad for $9.99! The ahi salad is delicious and you are given a very large piece of ahi. Great seasoning on the ahi. 5/5 stars. I met owner Sheng, who is personable and funny. One of his sons is the inspiration for the logo. It was very busy while we were there. It's a small take out counter plate lunch business with friendly employees. I wish them a successful business in this new location. Give them a try during the grand opening celebration. Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 3.5/5 (Small, clean, noise level medium to high)

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    Helena's Hawaiian Food

    Helena's Hawaiian Food

    4.4(4.5k reviews)
    4.6 miKalihi
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    As part of our recent vacation to Hawai'i, we stopped by Helena's Hawaiian Food to get a taste of…read moretraditional, authentic Hawaiian cuisine. Parking was scarce, but we managed to find a spot nearby in the neighborhood. It was a Saturday around lunchtime, and we were able to be seated immediately. We didn't really know what we were doing with the menu, so our server ordered whatever she thought we would like. She did a great job. We got the Pipikaula short ribs, kalua pig, lomi lomi salmon, poi, mac salad, and fried butterfish collar.  Everything was so good! My favorite two items were the short ribs and the butterfish collar. The short ribs were so meaty with a nice firm texture and had a yummy sweet marinade. The fried butterfish collar was crispy and dripping with buttery goodness.  Trying poi for the first time was such an interesting experience as well. I had always wondered what it tasted like. I had always thought it was going to be like a sweet taro paste dessert, but it's actually more like a starch and serves the same role as rice! Its neutral flavor allows you to pair it with your proteins. It adds a bit of texture and helps you feel full. I was really grateful for finally getting to try it and loved learning something new! I had a great time at Helena's. The food was delicious, and I got to learn more about traditional Hawaiian cuisine. I totally recommend it. Great vibes.

    Best place for authentic Hawaiian food for sure. Great service, even if they get tired of repeating…read morethemselves and could write it out, I really appreciate them explaining to newcomers every time what to eat and how to eat it to get that authentic experience. We went with what's recommended for first timers - laulau pork, you eat the leaves everything and it's filling and delicious - short ribs, some might say it's overcooked but I think it's just a different way of cooking and eating it, the pieces were thick and high quality, comes with 4 - Loki salmon, it's cured and this reminds me of ceviche or pico de gallo and salmon, it was flavorful, juicy and refreshing - comes with onions and salt to add to the complexity of the flavors - we ate it with poi, which they use as the starch to replace the rice. It's made of taro, I say give it a try for that unique and authentic experience - coconut jelly was yummy They accept cash and card Limited parking in the front, come in right before 5:30 on a weekday to beat the crowd Small family business vibes The experience lives up to the hype!

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    Side Street Inn - Our Poke Combo (Fresh Ahi Poke & Spicy Kajiki Poke) paired with Side Street's Rogue Beer!

    Side Street Inn

    4.1(2.5k reviews)
    0.3 miKaimuki
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    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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    Waiahole Poi Factory - Fresh, hand pounded poi, traditional staple of the Hawaiian people

    Waiahole Poi Factory

    4.5(1.6k reviews)
    13.9 mi
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    No idea why but my wife was absolutely set on trying out Poi while we are here visiting. Everyone…read morewe asked Reccommended the Waiahole Poi Factory and I would certainly agree with them! We pulled up and were greeted by the cashier who was friendly and answered lol of our questions. We decided on a combo of Kalua Pig and Laulau along with Poi. First off, turns out that I do not care for Poi! This restaurant cooks it well and it is absolutely not their fault but what a boring food! The Pork was outstanding and the Taro Leaves on the Laulau were outstanding. We also had the Ho'io Salad which was a great addition with outstanding flavor. We finished with the dessert Sweet Lady of Waiahole which was super tasty and not to be missed. There is decent parking and several picnic tables outside. I thought the entire experience was super fun, you just may want to swap your Poi for Rice. :)

    Finally got to try this place after visiting the island so many times! My husband and I shared a…read morelunch plate with the beef stew and kalua pork, and everything was so flavorful and satisfying. We also tried their famous "Sweet Lady of Waiahole," which definitely lived up to the hype--so delicious. There's convenient parking available, plus seating if you want to stay and enjoy your meal. Really glad we stopped by!

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    Fresh Catch - Ahi Limu and Spicy Salmon Poke Bowl

    Fresh Catch

    4.3(1.5k reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    My favorite poke place in Oahu! They have multiple locations and I'm always getting the same stuff…read moreeach time. I like the Spicy Ahi Katsu and the Fireball and Firecracker poke. Any of their poke that is spicy, I get. This place is a personal favorite of mine because of the Fireball and Firecracker... spice is life! This is definitely a place that I recommend to people who are going to Oahu for their first time. The ladies who work at this location are a hoot. They're so chill, funny, patient, and hard workers. They let you sample and make sure you get your food. This place sees consistent business, we were there eating our food and always saw customers coming in and coming out. This location isn't really a 'sit-down' place but you can nibble on your poke for a minute before you take off. Inside is small, but clean, and you'll find a picture of Guy Fieri on the wall. The parking is not the easiest so pray for parking before you come :)

    I ORDERED THE FISH AND CHIPS AND A POKE BOWL (Limu Ahi)…read more The cod for the fish and chips was fried well but the Mac salad and the fries were both too salty for me. I don't think the poke was fresh (in my opinion). I did a uberEats delivery so I don't know if that had anything to do with that. Next time I'll get it at the store to see if the fish is fresher if I get it directly from counter.

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    Guava Smoked - Smoked Butterfish Collars grilled to perfection...you can't get this anywhere else!!

    Guava Smoked

    4.5(602 reviews)
    0.4 miKaimuki
    $$

    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.

    Park in the back and walk up the stairs…read more This place was not as amazing as I hoped. But it definitely got the job done. The guy at the counter wasn't the most people person ever, but he also got the job done. Didn't get a photo of the guava cake brownie thing they have, but it was really yummy.

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    Da Ono Hawaiian Foods

    Da Ono Hawaiian Foods

    3.9(294 reviews)
    0.2 miKaimuki
    $$

    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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    Loco Moco Drive Inn - hawaiian - Updated June 2026

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