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    4.1 (1.1k reviews)
    ModerateHawaiian
    Closed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    utterfish, chicken laulau  and chicken long rice plate
    Elyse W.

    Decent Hawaiian food. Pork lau lau has good flavor and was better than the chicken lau lau. Also liked the mac salad, not too mayo based and has actual potatoes. Lomi lomi was good as well. Haupia was my favorite, it was sooo light!! Butterfish collar was mostly just bone, wouldn't get that again. Squid lau lau was too coconut based for my liking but went good with the very salty pipikaula. Other items were just ok. Poi was not the best, watered down and sour. Takeout takes around 30 min on the weekend but you can order online. Quite pricey for a plate around $20-30.

    Haupia that comes with every plate
    Shelby I.

    Authentic Hawaiian food done right! This place is known for their catering. You'll find their food at weddings and 1st birthday parties. But, they also have locations where you can dine in or takeout. I've had takeout as well as catered food from here a couple of times. I love that their food is a complete meal and comes with haupia (coconut dessert). Most recently I tried their tasting plate which came with a little bit of everything: chicken long rice, lomi salmon, squid luau, kalua pork, poi, pork laulau, and okinawan sweet potato. Definitely good for sharing as well. I shared with my daughter. Everything was so flavorful and had lots of variety. The squid luau is sweet because it's made with coconut milk, the kalua pig and laulau are salty, the poi was not sour and went well with the lomi salmon, the sweet potato also added sweetness. It all worked so well together. For dessert, we got the Sweet Potato Haupia Shortbread. Definitely a sweet and savory combo. The potato isn't too sweet, the buttery shortbread crust and the coconut haupia. Definitely a local fave. Overall, great place to try Hawaiian food with tons of parking and usually not crowded. A must try!

    Russ L.

    Highway Inn Waipahu brings back many happy memories and just like back in the days! The carmalized Teri Beef is off the charts. The Lau Lau Lumpia was a homerun served with a sweet chili vinegar sauce. This was an awesome welcome back home get together. Service was warm with Aloha.

    Peter J. H.

    Came for brunch at 10:30 a.m., no crowd at all! Friendly staff very attentive. Took our orders right away. I got laulau combination and mom got the squid luau combination. Laulau pleasantly surprised me as this was my first foray to Waipahu Highway Inn. Every time I got laulau at the Kakaako location the meaty (non fatty) parts of the pork was dry; this one was moist throughout, even in the meaty parts. Poi was good, especially mixed with the lomi salmon. Mom's squid luau was nice, came out hot, though it was a little sweet for her taste. The smoked meat was also a little sweet, though we know that's how they prepare it at H.I. Nice mix of smoky and sweet with the meat and onions. Finished with the haupia, which is standard and always dependable there. Like the old plantation feel and the old photographs of Waipahu all over the place, right down to the palaka decor. Every time I return I try to eat at H.I.

    The Fries and Gravy
    Marielouise D.

    On today's episode of Get Your Grind On... Highway Inn Waipahu -- what can I say. If you know, you know. This is the spot where 4 scoop rice, pipikula, half & half, and French fries with gravy all come together like one big local symphony My go‑to mix: I take that pipikula, drop it right on top the rice, then pour stew gravy all over everything. Boom. Instant magic. Tell me I'm not the only one who does this -- somebody out there gotta be grinding the same way. This place is exactly what local food should be: hearty, messy, satisfying, and no shame in the grind. Highway Inn Waipahu, you already know -- solid. Wait Staff always on there game go tem Highway Inn Marie

    Piping kaula
    Darren G.

    After watching numerous yt videos. I thought i'd treat my mom to some "good" food. My mom's time is limited on this earth so I have been driving all over to get her food she should enjoy and this was truly disappointing, she had the Laulau combo and i got the double order smoke meat and onions. Good: portion size, haupia, poi. Bad: laulau tasteless. Give alot but if its not good what's the point? Lomi salmon-tasteless, bland, piping kaula-bland, oily, forgettable, smoke meat- again oily, meat lacking of smoke infusion very oily only redeeming factor was the onions , total cost $45+ definitely a no go for my mom and me, gas wasted. My mom prefers the ono ono brand lau lau which is way cheaper and in her opinion tastes better. Could have been an off day for the cooks but for the cost very disappointing. Another bucketlist item for my mom that was regretful

    Triple D joint!
    Marissa E.

    I have visited Oahu a dozen times but this was the first time at Highway Inn and I regret never going before! The staff was great and the food so delicious we came twice during our one week stay. Definitely recommend!

    Selena Y.

    Good spot to try local, authentic Hawaiian food. I only stopped by for a light bite, but if I came for a bigger meal, I'd definitely try the Tasting Plate next time. It includes a sampling of several different Hawaiian dishes and seems like a great intro to local food. Asides from that, there's a large menu of other dishes and combo platters. I tried the kahlua pig nachos and the loco moco. The nachos came with a generous serving of sweet potato chips topped with kahlua pork, lomi salmon, guac, and sour cream - it was tasty and satisfying. The loco moco was pretty good as well, a bit simpler but hit the spot. Will be back next time I'm craving Hawaiian!

    Tripe Combo Plate
    Dolan T.

    When I want the Na'au combo this is the place I always go I just love Hawaiian food and I'm picky about it got to be Ono. Service is good and the food is delicious the only problem is the parking other than that it's good

    Dan A.

    I have been to the Kaka'ako Highway Inn a few times but this was my initial visit to the original location in Waipahu. Adjacent to UPS store and across from Goodyear on Moloalo Street...there is a small shared parking lot. I ordered takeaway and there were a few customers waiting for the doors to open...now open on the weekdays at 930a. Service was good and the food was better. Requested the Beef Stew Combo Plate; the combo comes with pipikaula, haupia, poi/rice, and potato salad/greens/ lomi lomi. Beef stew was old school...very good with soft chunks of meat. Tomato-based sauce. Pipikaula can be a bit on the salty side, but not in this instance. Potato salad was very good...red potatoes with skin. Poi was fresh. If there was a disappointment - it was the haupia, it kinda tasted like what you make at home from a package.

    Jonathan E.

    Highway Inn in Waipahu (Plantation Town) never misses. This time we ordered the Kamaʻāina breakfast and the corned beef hash smothered in gravy, and it hit the spot. The hash was flavorful and hearty, and the gravy just takes it to another level. I also love how much variety they have on the menu--there's always something I want to try. I've been here many times and honestly I've enjoyed everything I've ordered. If you're craving legit local-style comfort food, this is a go-to. Friendly staff, casual dining experience.

    Pork Lau Lau closeup
    Aileen F.

    After doing a Yelp search on authentic local food, I decided to check out Highway Inn and the gloomy weather didn't stop me from driving over. My decision turned out to be the right call coz I enjoyed my authentic Hawaiian lunch. The wait staff were all friendly and after settling in our designated table, we browsed the menu and settled on the combo platter since we wanted to make the most of our visit. The food came out fast and serving size was large enough for two. Everything was yum and tasted homemade. My favorite among the various dishes was the pork lau lau; it was moist, tender, and flavorful. If you're in Honolulu, check out Highway Inn for authentic local dishes! Value for money can't be beat especially for the amount and quality of food you're getting.

    Some of the best Hawaiian food on the island!
    Amber G.

    Wrote my first review for Highway Inn 12 years ago and not much has changed (besides the location)! It's easily one of my first stops when I go back home and that's very unlikely to change. Queue the song "Fish and Poi" (Sean Na'auao) because that's exactly what plays on repeat in my head when I walk into Highway Inn. My ohana's go-to order for the last couple decades: * Beef Stew * Squid Luau * Poi * Lomi Ahi * Pipikaula * Double Rice ...and shot glasses of chili peppah watah! (If you know, you know.) Shoutout to the staff here for being so consistent and always serving up yummy food! Can't wait til my next trip back home.

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    Ask the Community - Highway Inn

    What is the average wait time for 5:30 dinner on a Wednesday?

    Is this a full service restaurant with bar service?

    Yes, we are a full-service restaurant serving Hawaiian and local-style food, and we have a bar (beer and a limited offering of spirits and cocktails). We permit BYOB wine (subject to corkage fee).

    Do you just sell laua?

    Lau Lau and Squid Lu'au are both sold a la carte (regular and double portions) at our restaurants. Call or order takeout online. Mahalo!

    Do you take dinner reservations? We have a party of 8 and would like to make a reservation.

    Mahalo for your inquiry. We accept reservations only via our website for parties of 6 or larger. (We don't take same-day reservations or requests by phone/email/social media.) Make your reservation via the appropriate location page:… 

    How long would a lunch hear take?

    30-75 mins depending on day of week and group size.

    Is there a kids menu?

    No kids menu that I can ever remember. Maybe within the big menu?

    Does the Waipahu location allows BYOB?

    Sorry, not sure

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