No real parking, but you can try to park on cooke street,…read more Real local plate lunch place - come for the value with decent taste, follow the construction workers they know. Would come more with parking, otherwise a decent plate lunch, but if you live nearby, definitely worth it. Breakfast special value great.

Rebranded as New Queen Barbeque, it's a local / Asian fusion diner on the corner of Queen and…read moreCooke. They provide a huge menu. I've had their Pork Adobo Plate and Breakfast Combo, which is a deal at $10. The pork adobo was good, if a bit oily but with enough vinegar for my taste. Meat could have been more tender and less fatty. Breakfast Combo Plate was solid. It offers two of the following: Portuguese sausage slices, bacon, pork links, eggs ( of your choice ) , rice and one ( why not two? ) slice of Spam. I walked in and requested takeout on both occasions and it was a bout ten minutes each time. They provide online ordering - just visit their website, newqueenbbq.com. Small dining area with a couple of tables. Parking...well, there is metered street parking. It is tough in Kaka'ako. Online ordering will be my option on my next visit. They open early, from 500a till 230p on weekdays. Saturdays are from 530a to 200p. Sundays, they are closed.

Convenience location for picking up a quick lunch! Tonkatsu…read moresando was so good and reasonable! There are bento, musubi, curry and more choices! Definitely come back soon!

A convenient new lunch option for bentos! U Kitchen opened a second location which is inside Topa…read moretower next to Komala Curry. They have a variety of grab and go items ranging from grilled fish to chicken katsu, curry, and onigiri. I decided on the misoyaki butterfish bento, which was a great deal at $12.99. It comes with a small kakiage, half croquette, a gyoza, and kinpira gobo. The fish was perfectly charred and had the classic misoyaki flavor. My only complaint is that the rice was a bit dry and dense. The bentos are room temperature since they pre-prepare everything. It was a filling meal and I loved the variety! The long line went by quite fast since it's grab and go. You need to look ahead as you go to see all the choices and decide. Service was fast and friendly and it even came with a U Kitchen eco bag (not sure if this is just for the opening). I appreciate U Kitchen for providing some lunch options downtown that's closer to $10 rather than $20. I'll be back to try more bentos and the onigiri!

Lunch in Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. I've only known Lynn's Saimin and Cookie Shop for its cookies. My friend, Paul C., used to order a whole bunch of cookies, bag them, and give them away as party favors! Yummy! I didn't really know that Lynn's serves breakfast and lunch! I looked at photos, drove over, and dined in! This is a small, old-school institution. There's no air-conditioning. The door is open to welcome everyone! There were a few okazuya items in the display case, so I got the cone sushi instead of the traditional triangle-shaped musubi with nori wrapping. I also ordered a Hamburger Steak plate... it came with three patties, a scoop of white rice, and a scoop of macaroni salad. It was really filling for $13, including tax! The savory gravy pulled everything together! Wow! I'm glad that I finally gave Lynn's a try! I'll be back for the Roast Pork plate. The customer after me ordered it... sounds good, yeah?

We had a pickup at Walmart and started thinking of lunch. A recent post from Auntie Nadine C came…read moreto mind. Also Craig T had given us cookies from Lynn's a while back. We knew parking would be a problem. Wifey agreed to go in while I parked on the street fronting Lynn's. There is seating to accommodate 4 couples. She ordered the pork cutlet plate , two cone sushi, and some cookies. Note: that tbe cookies are branded Hono Ono Cookie Company which are baked there. Back to the cutlet. This plate lunch comes with Rice and mac salad. A large portion of pork cutlet with gravy slathered over it. The gravy was a little salty, I would consider it again. Service was friendly according to my wife. Enjoy

Owner/cook Lyndon Okata opened Okata Bento, an iconic, old-school, hole-in-the-wall, Japanese…read moretake-out plate lunch and bento shop on Dec. 1981 in Kaimuki. (Thanks to Yelper Craig T. who reminded me that it has been awhile since I last visited Okata Bento.) Initially started as a food truck, Okata Bento serves bentos, plate lunches, donburi, and sandwiches that are known for their quality and reasonable prices. Each bento comes in 2 sizes (medium & large) and has a layer of topped with furikiake, mahimahi, luncheon meat, egg roll, takuan, kamabako, and shredded cabbage; choices of entrée are teri beef/chicken, char siu chicken, mahi mahi, chicken/pork katsu, mix bento. Each plate lunch comes with 2 scoops rice, shredded cabbage, and mac salad; choices of entrees are the same as the bento and also hamburger/teri burger steak, loco moco, and luncheon meat/eggs. Donburis come in 2 sizes (mini & large) and include oyako, pork/chicken katsu, gyudon. Sandwiches include a variety of burgers, teri beef/chicken, mahi mahi, chicken katsu, luncheon meat/egg, grilled cheese. Hubby and I had the following: * Oyako donburi. Topped with sliced onions, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and a mixed egg on rice, it was not overly sweet, but simply delicious! * Large bento mix of teri beef/chicken. Cut to bite-size pieces (great for toddlers), the soft and tender chicken and beef were glazed with slightly different teri sauces that seeped through the rice, making it very delicious and flavorful! We enjoyed the sides - egg roll, takuan, fishcake, shredded cabbage, mahi mahi, and luncheon meat. Yes, a side of mahi mahi even! And real luncheon meat, not spam! * Teri cheeseburger. Tasty homemade burger topped with cheese and flavorful teri sauce, which was a little messy to eat with the teri sauce oozing out of the bun, but am not complaining because it was so good! The food items are simple, delicious, and old-school or how we remember them being made many years ago. No fusion cuisine, no additional add-on ingredients, but what it was, pure and simple. This is a one-man operation. Owner/cook Lyndon will write your order on a notepad, take your payment (cash only), and prep/cook your order. As all requests are made to order, there may be a wait if there are others before you. Lyndon is efficient, as he has been doing this for years. Prices are very reasonable and below market prices for what you get. Note that Lyndon has no plans of going digital, as he believes it would increase prices. This is literally a hole-in-the-wall takeout shop only. Once your order is placed, you wait outside on the sidewalk until your order is ready, as there is no room inside. Old school eateries such as this have mostly disappeared, as owners have retired without any interest by others to take over due to the hard work and long hours required. And this includes Lyndon, who has two grown children who are employed in respectable jobs in New York City. Hours of operation are Mon to Sat (generally) 12n to 4p, Sun closed; since Lyndon is the sole worker, he determines his work hours, so don't be alarmed if it's late to open. Located at the top of Waialae Ave next to Cowcow's Tea and between Center St and Koko Head Ave, the restaurant does not have its own designated parking. Parking is available in the municipal lots across the street or metered parking along Waialae Ave. We do not go as much as we would like to due to the sometimes long waits and lack of parking, but we enjoy the delicious offerings of Okata Bento. We hope to go more often before this shop disappears if owner Lyndon decides to retire. Yes, this is how it was years ago and brings back good kid-time memories! Support local!

Update on Okata Bento today for lunch decided to pass by the establishment if there was a meter…read moreparking I would stop . Luckily right in front of Bank of Hawaii there was a parking so I parked . I ordered a cheeseburger for my wife and a mini chicken Oyako Donburi. I loved their Donburi very plain which is good only onions, mushroom, eggs and of course the chicken Katsu on top . The sauce was not too sweet just right how I like it . My wife said the cheeseburger was very good she said old school type of homemade beef patty little crispy on the end. The bun also crispy left on the flat top grill for a few seconds. The sauce was all mixed in . Just a reminder cash only and if you're in a rush this place is not for you . It's a one man show the owner cooks on the grill and takes your order . He also cooks made to order so it takes a little longer . Also parking can be a hassle if there's no metered parking available you'll need to park in the municipal parking across the street . Support local

Great price for the amount of food. My plate was packed for only $15. Today I got the braised beef…read morewith fettuccine. The potato mac is always a must. The great customer service and delicious food keeps me coming back. Go early so you can get first dibs on the menu. I got there around 10:45am and there was no one in line.

I live about a block away and have walked by Nicky's Lunch Wagon so many times but had never eaten…read morethere...until this past Friday that is. I was walking home from a routine Dr checkup at the hospital and passed by the cute yellow lunch wagon, I was definitely hungry so got in line. It was shortly after they opened so there were maybe 5 people in front me and the orders got out quick. I ordered a combo plate with Vietnamese spicy fried chicken and the Country fried chicken with brown gravy...and for good measure also got a Teri-spam musubi. For the plate, I ordered it with Kalua fried rice and potato-mac salad and both chicken dishes were really good and extremely filling. The musubi was darn tasty as well. It's definitely a popular lunch spot for the downtown workers and residents. I was only a few people back when I got in line but by the time I left with my plate the line was 20+ strong. A definite go-to if you're downtown during lunch hour and looking for some solid eats.

I love old school diners and Jane's is one of the best. Situated on Liliha Street near the OG L&L…read moreDrive Inn, this place has been an anchor to the small storefront for decades. Besides Hoy Tin and the Korean market, Jane's has been anchoring this section of Liliha for a long time. The menu is right there on the wall, and you can't beat their prices. This place caters to regulars: one guy walked in, sat down and was immediately served his breakfast. It's like Cheers bar, only with good food. I had the corned beef has, eggs and rice. Everything was cooked perfectly and was very filling. My companions ordered the loco moco and they raved about the gravy and rice and home made hamburger patty. There's a few other OG places to try, like Yagura a few doors down. See you at lunch time!

If you're looking for that old Hawai'i experience from before the influencers, something you can't…read morefind in Waikiki, Jane's is it. Saimin is what Japanese immigrants made back in days before air transportation allowed for affordable importation of the Japanese ingredients to make ramen, and Jane's is one of the most authentic representations of the kind of establishment that existed 40 or 50 years ago. It's not fancy, it's simple working class comfort food that locals come to and recall hanabata days coming to such diners with their parents and grandparents, and if that's the experience you're looking for, Jane's is that for many locals.

I was at Midtown Eats and stopped by Sadie's BBQ for a plate. I got their two meat combo with kalbi…read more$23.95. Your second choice of meat offered is: meat jun, bbq chicken, spicy garlic chicken or spicy pork. I chose the bbq chicken with my kalbi. For my four banchan sides I got the seaweed, kimchi, fish cake and shoyu potatoes. Overall, the plate was good. The bbq chicken and kalbi had that char taste that I love. The meat was tender. I loved the shoyu potatoes. They use the smaller potatoes with skin on, which is different from the other bbq places. The fish cake was too spicy for my liking. It was really peppery.

New food court opened in town. Right across from Wal -Mart…read more Food was delicious and everything we ate was nicely marinated. Ordered one plate with meat Jun and kalbi. Meat was soft and very tasty. Soooo many great flavors. Great portion size. Two people could eat one plate. Great banchan options. Free parking was available in the building but I think in the future, customers might need to get a validation on their ticket. There's a bunch of different vendors in the food court and also a small bar. Great hang out spot after work with friends and coworkers.

Loco Moco Drive Inn in Hawaii Kai is a popular franchised restaurant that offers an extensive menu…read moreof local comfort food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Its low Yelp ratings don't help to justify its popularity with the local Hawaii Kai community, as many of the negative issues rested with its prior owner many years ago. Its current owner, Ru Jun T. has improved the business by making major renovations, offering creative menu specials, and listening to their customers. Its menu offerings include: * Breakfast (served all day). Big, pancake, steak & eggs, fish & eggs, omelets, sides. * Daily specials (weekdays). Beef stew, chili, sweet sour spareribs, pot roast, salt & pepper pork chop. * Plate lunch. Seafood; chicken; pork; beef; combo plates of mixed BBQ short ribs, chicken & teri steak or hamburger steak w/ stew, curry or chili. * House specialties. Chicken, fish, shrimp, steak, beef w/ broccoli, adobo, mushroom chicken, mapo tofu. * Saimin & bowls. Gau gee mein, beef chow fun, beef curry/stew bowl, chili bowl, Japanese fried noodles, shrimp char sui fried rice. * Sandwiches. Burgers, chicken, shrimp, beef, fish filet, hot dog. If you ask any Hawaii Kai resident why they love Loco Moco, they (including myself) will scream MOCHIKO CHICKEN! Yes, it is their signature dish, and they do it well, even if it's a mini plate or a party pan! Also, as owner Ru Jun is Chinese, some of the popular menu offerings are Chinese-inspired, e.g., beef chow fun, egg rolls, gau gee, ginger chicken, mushroom chicken, turkey jook, watercress tofu chicken soup, shrimp & char siu fried rice, etc. All items are made to order so that you receive your plates hot and fresh. Some of the items we've tried include: * Mochiko chicken. Always a winner, as their signature chicken dish is perfectly marinated with soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sugar and fried with lots of crunchy panko! * BBQ chicken. Nicely marinated whole pieces of delicious chicken thighs as an entrée or can be used for sandwiches. Instead of rice and salad, we ask for only meat, and staff obliges (we already have sides at home). * Mushroom chicken. Tasty crunchy chicken pieces with lots of mushrooms and gravy! * Watercress pork tofu soup. When under the weather, this hot soup soothes you and you feel better already! Delicious Chinese-style soup! Customer service is efficient, quick, and friendly. Staff will remind you to enter your cell phone number in their Five Stars Rewards Program. There are a few tables if you want to dine in; however, most customers order on a take-out basis. No ambiance, as customers wait for their orders. There is a Teapresso Bar located in the Loco Moco shared space if you desire boba teas. Hours of operation are daily 8:00a to 8:45p. Located next to Bank of HI and Petco, theree parking in the Koko Marina Shopping Center that is shared with other vendors in the complex. Loco Moco offers affordable prices, generous portions, and authentic flavors for locals and tourists that want you to return for more. And their signature mochiko chicken that is so tasty, knowing that there always will be more! Continued success to the Ru Jun Family in offering great food in HI Kai! Support local!

This food hits the spot. The local moco came with a generous serving of rice, two patties, your…read morechoice of egg, and a big scoop of mac & cheese. It's very rich, but also quite indulgent. I couldn't finish the food due to the large portion sizes but it's the perfect size for two people. As for the adobo omelette, it comes with fried rice. The fried rice taste very familiar like my grandmother's cooking the very distinct white pepper taste. The service is friendly and the food came out fast. Ambience wise the premises are decorated heavily, but it does provide a quick one stop shop for food.. especially if you're going to be hiking or walking a trail after. Highly recommend stopping by just to fill out loco moco craving.