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Such a delicious spot!…read more Made to order juicy fried chicken karaage! We ordered 8 pieces to share, plus 6 wings and 2 side rice. So much food! Rice was made perfectly. Karaage was perfectly seasoned and crunchy. Enjoyed every bite! We were unable to finish it all, so brought it home. And we re warmed it in the air fryer and it was just as delicious! A must try in Hilo!

Last week we were in Hilo and needed a quick lunch before heading back to the airport. We used…read moreYELP to find a quick bite and were not disappointed. First of all; YELP is a useful tool to find what you need when you need it. Five stars to YELP Secondly; if you need a quick bite; look no further than this restaurant. It's a mom and pop style with great service. Very clean; simple menu; delicious chicken. Can't complain. The owners are from rural areas in Japan and moved to the US and later took a vacation to Hilo and fell in love with this Island and its people. And the next is history; they moved to Hilo and set up shop. Let's hope the economy and people continue to visit this little gem so that they can live here a long time. We will definitely visit them again on our next trip to Hilo

Table seating for dining

Kaarage bento

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Orchids, from loyal customer for one year anniversary

K's Drive-In

3.6(172 reviews)

2.1 mi

Laid back, old style Hilo. Order at window. Wait for number to be called. Big menu. Outdoor covered…read moreseating -picnic tables. Very casual. Good soft serve ice cream.

K's Drive-In is a solid local spot if you're craving classic Hawaii plate lunch comfort food. We…read moregot the Shoyu Chicken and the Chicken Papaya, and both were tasty, satisfying, and hit the spot without being fussy. The food felt like the kind of dependable, everyday local grindz you come back for, especially if you want something hearty and familiar. The Shoyu Chicken had that savory, home-style flavor, and the Chicken Papaya was a nice change of pace with a lighter, slightly sweet savory balance. Service was quick enough for a casual meal, and the vibe is very old-school drive-in in the best way.

Gravy Burger!!!!!

Gravy cheeseburger

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Blane's Drive Inn

2.9(144 reviews)

0.7 mi

Not the same experience I remember from years ago. Customer service needs major improvement. The…read moregirls that work there (Sept 2024) were not friendly, as though they were better than their fast food job. Seating area was dirty - needs major power washing. The food wasn't very good either... not the way I remembered it from the past. Sadly, I will likely pass next time. Slush float was good tho.

Always here for the slush floats. A Hilo town staple. Only thing I will say is be careful where you…read moresit, the tables are outside and don't get cleaned too often.

Chicken Katsu mini

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Tonkatsu special.

Hilo Burger Joint

3.7(1k reviews)

1.9 mi

Stopped in today and my girl and I were amazed! She got the French onion soup burger, which was…read moreunbelievable and I got the Philly cheesesteak burger, which is out of this world. Ambience is great for Bar. Amazing service super cool little spot. I'm not sure why nobody told me about this place sooner. I recommend to all my friends and anybody else.

We came over to Hilo after a day of hiking around the volcano park. By the time we got here, we…read morewere starving, so we decided on a burger and on Hilo Burger Joint. When we arrived, we were seated promptly. The noise level was decently low, even with live music, and we were so happy for that. Here lately, every place we have gone has been sooo loud to where we couldn't have a conversation, so this was a nice touch. Our waitress came to grab our orders promptly and brought our drinks quickly. We decided on mozzarella sticks for an appetizer, a pesto burger no tomato with a garden patty, and another garden burger plain and dry, both with fries. Food came out decently swiftly, and everything looked amazing! The fries were piping hot and absolutely wonderful: perfectly crispy, not greasy, with flavor and perfect seasoning. The pesto burger was soo good. The pesto itself had a great flavor without being overbearing or oily. I loved the slice of fresh mozzarella. The burger itself was cooked perfectly, and the bread was nice and toasty without being hard. The mozzarella sticks were fantastic, not greasy at all, and were decently sized. I really liked the marinara it came with, which it was flavorful without being overbearing and the only thing we could taste. I assume the garden burger was equally enjoyed, for there was no conversation coming from that side of the table. Oh, and he stole the rest of my fries. Thief!! This was a great decision. The interior screams dive bar in an interesting way, but that food? Definitely not greasy spoon or quickly thrown together dive bar appetizers, that's for sure! We will definitely come back!

Dining Area at Hilo Burger Joint

Jalapeños poppers w/Thai chili sauce

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Mushroom burger

Zippy's Hilo

2.7(359 reviews)

0.5 mi

This is my go to place when I visited Hilo. I like the fried chicken, saimin noodles soups, Korean…read morefried chicken, chili bowl and breakfast items. The staff are always friendly and on top of things. It's a great casual dining place.

We're visiting brought our Hilo family to this Zippys everyone got their order except my SIL????…read moreFirst was chicken popular be out soon, to sorry bad communication!!!! Do they compensate regulars

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Panda Express

3.0(63 reviews)

0.6 mi

First night in Hilo looking for dinner options- the area we're staying in had little options…read more Mostly fast food and strip mall restaurants (by Walmart) that were underwhelming for the price. Food here is EXPENSIVE! Stumbled upon Panda Express- you can't go wrong. This location is across from a KFC.... Plenty of staff, very organized to handle the line of waiting customers. The food was fresh and they were constantly preparing everything fresh to order. I ordered the PLATE which comes with 2 entrees and 2 sides. I chose the honey walnut shrimp, the chow mein noodles and I doubled up on the fresh greens which was broccoli and cabbage. That chow mein was SO flavorful! Before we leave, I'm going back for more. Tip: ask for hot spicy mustard and eat it with the shrimp! YUM Great customer service

Today I ordered my lunch at this Panda Express at this location and the service could be a little…read morebit better and the fortune cookie was not good it was not crispy at all and they should have plenty of Eggs rolls in stock!!!

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Kozmic Cones

3.7(164 reviews)

2.8 mi

I remember coming here often when I was little for the fries and ice cream. This has been my first…read moretime in 5+ years coming back to Kozmic and I had to wait in the drive thru line for 30min! That's not why there's a two star review. I'm giving this a 2/5 because the food was so bland! I've ordered the Korean Katsu and there were no sauce! The texture of what katsu is supposed to be wasn't katsu! It was literally a chicken tender that tasted like jack n box tenders. So if you like jack n box tenders then come to Kozmic cones but if you want authentic katsu go somewhere else!

Usually opt for drive thru but first time dining in since the drive thru was insane per usual and I…read morereally wanted ice cream it was so hot lol. As busy as the drive thru was, the workers were banging out orders quick! Not sure why I never realized they make plate lunches but they look so good. Love that their prices are pretty reasonable too. Opted to share a banana royale and slush float, they only had melon at the time and some fries. Fries were literally fried to perfection. Kozmic Cones has always been a must go to when in Hilo! Our very own local Dairy Queen.

Not busy this morning

Sprinkle cone

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Blue vanilla slush float (medium)

Just Cruisin Coffee

4.2(453 reviews)

1.9 mi

A lot of places aren't open on Sundays in Hilo, and I'm so glad Just Cruisin is. Their drive thru…read moreline was fairly slow on a Sunday mid-morning, but I don't mind waiting for their quality food. My friends and I all got some form of the Mac nut pesto. I got mine in a salad, and I really enjoyed the dressing it came with. The Mac nut pesto topping was super flavorful and light. This is a great spot to grab a bite, and I love that you don't have to get out of your car.

I was leaving Hilo to return to Honolulu and my son took me to Just Cruising Coffee. They have…read moredrive through service that goes both ways and it is always pretty busy in the AM. Though it is strictly drive through service there are no widows here. The girls just walk up to your car for your order and the walk up again to give you your order. I don't know what kind of iced coffee I had but I loved it. I just told my son to order what him and his wife were having, it was a good move. Might be a morning ritual for me to come here before my flight. Definitely coming back.

Menu

Fresh mango smoothie!

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Iced Mac nut latte

Don's Grill

4.1(259 reviews)

1.7 mi

The classic American diner experience. No frills but tasty large portions. Did have to wait a while…read moreto be served but the food was great for the price point. Ordered a seafood platter that came with shrimp, calamari, and mahi fish. Served with a side salad and Hawaiian roll. Fish was nicely cooked, not too salty or dry at all. Shrimp had a good crunch and calamari was the perfect texture, not too chewy at all! Also had a chocolate pie for dessert. Decent size and had a nice chocolate cream texture without being overly sweet. Total for the food was $27. 21 for the entree and 6 for the dessert. Would recommend if looking for a cheaper alternative to the fancy restaurants around the resort area for a nice filling meal without any frills

Came here for dinner. It's a casual place to get local foods/plate lunch. I do not like that they…read moreserve frozen vegetables with your meal. The frozen veggies were taste less. The ahi was cooked well though, and the rice was OK. Service was good though

Enclosed patio seating

Special wahoo plate

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McDonald's

2.3(56 reviews)

2.6 mi

This is a regular stop for a cup of coffee, which is always hot and prepared to order. At least one…read moreof the five stars I've given is for the fact that they always have fresh decaffeinated. The staff is friendly, if overwhelmed at times, and tends to have a positive attitude. There is always someone supervising and tidying the dining area. The drive-through service is so popular, the line never seems to shorten. Because inching along in an idling car does not appeal, I nearly always go inside and use the table service. After taking a seat, I log on to the free WiFi service, open the McDonald's app, enter my order, select the table-service option, enter the table number marked on a silver disk, and pay with my linked credit card. I read emails till a staffer brings the order directly to me. The table-service option appeals especially to those of us who'd prefer to forgo the ritual of hovering around the pickup window with other customers, waiting for our numbers to be called. The app also offers the option to park in a designated mobile-phone space near the entrance and have the staff bring your order outside to you. I can't comment on the meals, because I rarely come for more than a coffee break. But one bonus at this Scottish establishment is that a large coffee and pocket pie are half of what Starbuck's would charge for something similar. Thrifty, eh? Oh, and the people watching is better here, too.

Rylan was very kind, considerate and helpful with my order today!…read moreThank you Rylan for assisting me. I will be back!