Food was incredible! You can taste the love and effort that goes into making a delicious meal. Highly recommend this place for authentic cooking. read more

Oki's Box Lunches & Restaurant - Ribs & Neals chicken - Hawaiian Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Locally owned box lunch in Kauai! Miss.Oki was the sweetest! She was working behind the counter and stays in the store. She lets me know she is third generation of this business which I thought was so sweet! Shared the Kalbi plate and it was a solid choice! I wish there was more for the portion due to the price but it's good. read more

Oki's Box Lunches & Restaurant - Korean Kalbi Plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Chicken katsu was fabulous. Moist, flavorful, and nice and steamy hot. The French fries were on par too. Service was amazing. Owner was so kind and helpful. Would definitely recommend. read more

Food: 4/5 By recommendations, Ms. Oki suggested the hanamaulu chicken and shrimp. She says that the batter is made with many ingredients and is a crowd favorite. After ordering, I got to try it out! The batter is definitely light, crunchy and tasty with a bit of sweetness to it. Definitely different from your typical breading/ fried chicken strips. I only wish there was more shrimp (came with two shrimps) and some kind of veggie to give this meal more contrast in flavor. They do have mini box lunch specials for $7 from 10am-3pm. Not a bad deal! Service: 5/5 Ms. Oki was behind the counter and was very nice and friendly. Ambiance: 4/5 For a quick food stop it a perfect place to go to. There's outdoor seating and many restaurants to choose from in this mall area. read more

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This is a hidden gem in a random shopping mall. The Kalua pig and the Lua Lua were da bomb. The Mac salad is also the best I've ever had. Oki is a very nice woman and the service was quick and good. The ambiance is not the best but the food made up for it. This is a must go. Trust me read more

Oki's Box Lunches & Restaurant - The Hawaiian Plate and the shrimp - Hawaiian Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

This is a small spot in the Kukui Grove food court. There's no indoor seating, but there's shared outdoor seating just outside. I ordered the chicken katsu plate. The chicken was crispy and juicy with a good ratio of meat to rice. The mac salad was creamy, well-seasoned, and had a nice texture. Service was good. The person taking my order was soft spoken but kind. The food came out in under 10 minutes. Definitely a solid lunch option if you're in the area. Near this place is also the Kauai Plantation Railway and Kōloa Rum Tasting Room so this spot is a good spot to go before or after. read more

Oki's Box Lunches & Restaurant - Chicken Katsu Plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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Wishing perhaps I had lunch instead of breakfast. I had the big omelet with sausage, bacon, mushrooms, cheese, and green onion. I didn't want rice or hash browns, but they wouldn't leave them out. There was barely any bacon or sausage. The mushrooms were canned. My friend had the pancakes, and she enjoyed those. It was so hot in there I had to go outside to wait for my food. The A/C was broken and none of the fans were on. Later I came back for drinks and Miss Oki was there. The strained relationship between her and the gentleman who works there wasn't exactly pleasant, which didn't help the atmosphere. read more

Oki's Box Lunches & Restaurant - Doors propped open because the A/C was broken - Hawaiian Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

The Oki Lunch specials cannot be beat! We had the Neal's famous chicken and Katsu plates. Delicious! Made fresh to order and the service made us feel very welcomed by the aunty! Will be a definite comeback in the future when we come back! Don't let the food court hideaway fool ya! Great environment! read more

Oki's Box Lunches & Restaurant - Storefront - Hawaiian Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Based on my meal, it seems this place is pretty much a hit or miss depending on what you order. I got the Neal's Chicken Plate and some Pancit. The pancit was really good! I would definitely get this again. However, on the complete opposite side, the chicken plate was horrible. It was dry and overly salted, the rice was definitely old, and the mac salad was a sloppy, tasteless mess. Prices are high and hard to say it's worth it based on the mixed quality. Choose carefully! read more

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So good! A little worried since this was a food court establishment but the food was ONO! A little scary upon entering, guy working the front slouched and sleeping in corner. Maybe this gives this place the legit hole in the wall vibe! Ordered the hanamalu fried chicken and shrimp, love the flavor with a hint of chicken. Crispy fried coating was perfection! Also ordered the Neil's fried chicken, deep fried teri chicken, and kalbi ribs. Ranking them in order deep fried teri and hanamalu chicken were our favorite. Kalbi ribs were good but a little pricey for portion. Definitely go for the mini option, so much food! The noodle mac salad is great too, love that it's a little different than typical mac salad. Our whole fam was super happy eating here! Outdoor covered seating so does get a little warm. read more

My New Go-To Spot for a Hawaiian Plate! I've found my new favorite place for Hawaiian food, and it absolutely hit the spot. The lau lau--always my top pick--was cooked to perfection, and I can confidently say this is my new favorite spot to get it! I also tried Neal's famous chicken and the pancakes, and both were delicious. The service was just as impressive. I had the pleasure of meeting the owner, who was incredibly sweet and took the time to share the story behind the restaurant with us. While the inside is more geared toward takeout, it's perfect for grabbing a plate and enjoying it back at home, at your hotel, or--better yet--on the beach. Highly recommend read more

Oki's Box Lunches & Restaurant - Hawaiian Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

We always plan to stop by for Niel's chicken whenever we visit Kauai (once or twice a year). It's kind of halfway between Korean fried chicken and mochiko chicken - no bones. The staff is always super friendly and the food is tasty. read more

Love Ms. Oki. She's very welcoming and goes through the menu with you. The inside is crowded but clean. The food was ok but made it better with talking with Ms. Oki read more

Hanamalu Chicken broke da jaw. Wow! I ate right outside of Oki's and there was a band concert happening. How cool! read more

Oki's Box Lunches & Restaurant - Hawaiian Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

So I ordered the Neil's chicken plate.. regular plate was $18.99 and $19.88 with tax with a total amount of $20.64. My buddy got the mini plate which was a few dollars cheaper and when he got his plate.. it looked the same as mine.. a regular plate. Go figure and it was sub par.. rather go to L&L next door. At first I didn't know how that mathed but I guess you pay for the credit card surcharge no matter what card you use. The owner was there and was telling us how good their food was, how much we didn't need extra sauce and no other seasoning.. ok, maybe I like my chicken with some Tabasco for the heat? Anyway, I got yelled at for wanting to take 2 more napkins from the counter. "What are you gonna do with so many napkins?? There's already one inside the plate." Was what I was asked... I mean, I don't know how you guys eat but I like to wipe my mouth more than once.. never coming back here again. read more

Went for something "authentic," left with fatty pork belly; burnt katsu and yucky kalua pork. Save your belly and just go to l and l. It's cheaper and better. Authenticity is overrated. And she tries to upsell at every turn. No thx!!! read more

there was a service charge automatically added to the card. Not a dealbreaker since the service was solid, but it would've been nice to know ahead of time. Still, definitely worth checking out if you're into low-key spots with high-quality food. read more

Oki's Box Lunches & Restaurant - Neal's chicken - Hawaiian Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Before coming here we read a lot of mixed reviews on the food. But because it was a Sunday and we needed a dinner spot before our flight out, we had no choice but to select this location as it was near the airport. Right when you walk in, the owner greets you and shares you her knowledge on the menu including the ingredients that go in them that make them so tasty! The owner was genuinely very sweet and liked to chat with my friends and I. It's a very small place and the purpose is to have quite to go lunches where you can take with you and eat outside or anywhere for that matter We ordered the loco moco which was honestly alright, not the best as it seemed like they used can gravy, however the patty itself was large and very tasty with the egg and rice all together. The neil's chicken was SO good and super flavorful! The hawaiian plate was also quite delicious. All of our meals were very hot and fresh and they give you such a good amount of food for the price, which was around $17 per plate. If you are looking for a wholesome place to grab food and you are in the area, look no further! read more

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Reviews appeared mixed, but Oki's was one of the few places open on Sunday and I wanted takeout before heading to the airport. It's located in a modest strip mall, shared by Kauai Bakery (a must visit!) and some familiar haunts like Starbucks and Jamba Juice. Mrs. Oki is a character and polarizing to Yelpers, based on other Yelp reviews. She was polite, but also a pushy saleswoman -- continuing to describe menu items even after I placed my order! My family arrived moments later and she started up with her schtick again! Lol. In the end, the food was shockingly good. It definitely has a local vibe to it, but maybe that's why it's popular with locals. The kalua pork was tender and flavorful and a nice companion to the pork lau lau, which was equally good. The rice was standard, but perfectly executed, and the mac salad (technically cut spaghetti) was good. I would have liked some furikake on the rice, but that's my own preference. At $20 out the door, this was a few dollars more than other comparable places, like Smiley's, but still within the ballpark. I wouldn't hesitate to come back on my next trip! read more

Oki's Box Lunches & Restaurant - Hawaiian plate with pork lau lau and kalua pork. - Hawaiian Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

This place has been here for a long time. Each time we visit the food is delicious. Good value plates. The Mac salad made with long noodles very tasty. The restaurant is located near a food court with a lot of tables and seating. Oki is also the name of a kind and welcoming owner. She is always appreciative of our order. read more

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Soo good! Got Neals Chicken Plate. Staff were super nice And friendly. Phenomenal plate and staff.

Their " Kawali Lechón & Pancit" & Pork Laulau box lunch is so onolicious! We searched for best Laulau near me in Lihu'e and found this hidden gem. We are experienced foodies and have tried lechón and Laulau across all the island even from the 9th island. This is legit! So come experience their island "grinds". It's in the food court at the local outdoor mall. read more

Oki's Box Lunches & Restaurant - Top of photo: Kawali Lechon Plate served with Pancit, Rice & Mac salad Bottom: Hawaiian Plate of Pork LauLau served with Rice & Mac salad - Hawaiian Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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Loco moco was off the hook! Came out quick and piping hot! Enjoyed the outdoor seating and nearby dessert options read more

Oki's Box Lunches & Restaurant - Loco moco - Hawaiian Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

First meal right after deplaning. One of the few places open on Easter Sunday. Part of food court in shopping center. Very friendly owner hyping up all the food. Hard to say no once you're in the shop. It's like telling grandma you want to go elsewhere, but can't and don't want to be rude. Generous portions. Full of flavor. A bit too salty and too saucy as you're half way thru your bento box. Best to share if you're a light eater. Bit of a sticker shock as the first meal in Kaua'i, but $20-$30 a person at each meal seems to be the going tourist rate. read more

Delicious! Mrs. Oki is a gem and everything that we had was so great. Loco moco was voted the best of our trip. Definitely stop by!!!

Miss Barbara Oki didn't disappoint. Thank you for the conversation. Amazing food with this unexpected stop. read more

Oki's Box Lunches & Restaurant - Hawaiian Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Looking for authentic food. Ordered the deep fried teriyaki chicken, which was over cooked and tasteless. The "salad" was an upsell and also had no flavor. Took one bite and threw it out. The restaurant was dirty and not well kept. price point was ok. The food was hot. read more

Yoooooo I flew all the way from Honolulu just to sample Oki's award winning fried chicken. Just gotta take one short drive to Kukui Grove den head to the food court and look for the big Oki's sign. If you lucky she going be working to greet you. Tell her you here for the fried chicken. I got the Hamma breakfast omelet but my girl got the fried chicken. Both was hamma. Food was mops and ready for one nap before heading to Waimea. Shootz read more

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One of the best Hawaiian food I have ever had. Try the Hawaiian plate. You cannot go wrong with this place for local food. read more

Oki's Box Lunches & Restaurant - Hawaiian plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Literally the sweetest and most interesting woman I have ever met she deserves the world and the fact that she's working still at 86 is INCREDIBLE. The food was amazing and everyone needs to go read more

Great Hawaiian style plate lunches. Great quality, generous portions. Must try while on the island!

Great little plate lunch take out place located in Kukui Grove Center on Kauai with great food at a reasonable price and a very engaging owner. At first glance you would not think to try it unless you really were looking for them specifically or the type of food they served. However, if you passed them up you would have missed out in a wonderful experience. The front counter lady was very welcoming and helpful making suggestions to tempt your palate and hopefully fill your belly. Once you order, the cook in the back freshly makes your meal and although it takes a few minutes, you can definitely taste the difference. I ordered Niels Chicken Plate and it came out hot and very flavorful. My coworker ordered the Fried Chicken plate which was nice and crispy as we shared a couple of pieces. Both plates were a great value and we were extremely pleased with our choices and big enough I had a hard time finishing mine, but did, so good. When I'm back on the garden island I will definitely be back and gratefully share the word to other yelpers. read more

Oki's Box Lunches & Restaurant - Neal's chix plate with piece of crispy chix from a friends plate. - Hawaiian Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

FOOD WAS AMAZING!! Barbara Oki, the sweet owner who works there gave us the whole rundown on her food. We tried the Neal's Chicken it was juicy but crunchy on the outside. The Mac salad was amazing as the noddles are a bit different than the regular here in Hawaii. I hope to go back to Kauai just to try Oki's again. The restaurant is in a food court with a huge covered area to eat when it's rainy. The ambience is pretty cool as they have an arcade nearby. Barbara is the nicest lady I have ever met. She saw my Dodgers World Series shirt and went on and on about Yamamoto and Ohtani as she is Japanese. We also purchased from Elena's business which is just a little crunchy cinnamon thing similar to cinnamon toast crutch but thinner. There is little bags with about 4 of the waffle like shapes with cinnamon and I think other flavors too! I would definitely recommend for visitors and or locals in the area. read more

Good selection of bentos and other items. Took for flight to mainland. Knowledgeable about what meals would last on the airplane.

We ate here right before the airport and I regretted not finding it the day we arrived. I would have eaten there daily. It was the best meal I had after one week in Oahu and one week on Kauai-this includes some rather pricey sit down restaurants. I had the wonton saimin and every bite was perfection. This is real food like a excellent home cook would serve in their kitchen. You can tell there are none of the shortcuts which are so common in most restaurants. The menu is extensive and it all looks great. Icing on the cake was the owner who is a friendly charming lady. read more

We stopped by Oki's Box Lunches on our way to the airport. The restaurant is in the food court in a shopping plaza. We had the Loco Moco and Neil's Famous Chicken. The Loco Moco was average and the chicken was pretty good. There's no tables inside the restaurant but there are plenty of tables in the food court. Service was good and friendly. The guy at the front was soft spoken. read more

Oki's Box Lunches & Restaurant - Store Front - Hawaiian Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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You walk in , it smells good and everything looks appealing.. however, what we ordered was spoiled. We got the special that day- essentially it was porkchops with a mushroom gravy. Not sure what it was called on their menu read more

Very good food. Kind of like home cooking, comfort food. I enjoyed it so much I came twice... first lunch, then breakfast a couple days later. The pancake combo with Portuguese sausage and soma and two eggs was spectacular. The coco but cream is good but I like maple syrup more. Their pancit is delicious. You can easily eat the entire plate, it's so good. The plate lunch was good... deep fried shrimp and chicken. The teriyaki pork was a little dry. Lots of seating in the food court area. read more

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Little mama papa show with good food that tasted like good home cooking. I enjoyed the pancit noodle dish a lot and my husband liked the loco moco. read more

I read good reviews about this place. Then I tried it. Katsu chicken was just OK. Not all pieces were tender. I was hoping for tonkatsu sauce. Server told me that I could find it in Japan ( yeah, I know I could make my own ) . There were several places in Hawaii that will serve with tonkatsu with fried chicken. About $18 for mediocre, in my opinion. I can't recommend this place. Sorry. read more