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K & M Drive Inn

4.5 (42 reviews)
Open • 4:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Addie L.

It's an excellent deal... The food is above average but the prices are really good and portions are good. Green Curry is too watery for my taste but still a nice blend of eggplant and protein. Spice level is just right. Pad thai noodles a little too sweet for my taste but still ... Pork is nice and tender. Noodle doesn't fall apart. Spring roll not bad .. but smaller than pic. Be careful with the chilli oil... It packs a punch. Use sparingly you have been warned. Also note only open during weekdays and closes at 1PM. It's right next to Alicia's.

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Ross T.

Located in Kalihi on mokauea st, next to Alicia Market you can order outside take out or go inside to order. I ordered the ox tail soup they had vegetables and a few ox tail and with rice it was good size and the broth was different and tasty and the ox tail was tender. My wife had the papaya soup and she didn't care for it, she said the soup was more like Pho. The other plate was Patai and was enjoyed it and said it was very good & tasty. The garlic shrimp & steak was good and tasty and the shrimp was cleaned with no veins. No restrooms and air conditioning was faint Parking is limited and shared by other shops, Also there is street parking.

Hamburger Steak with rice ans Mac salad from K & M Drive Inn

I pucked up a plate for lunch 8/25. Got home, sat down to have my lunch. First impressions: gravy way to dark, onions were humungous, salad had slightly too much mayo, plenty rice. Took a bite of the patty and got hit with a lot of salt. Then tasted the gravy, gravy was way more saltier. Salad was okay, just a bit too much mayo and a bit bland. It was just macaroni and mayo. Not planning to order this again. Their Pho is really good though.

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Craig T.

After reading Auntie Nadine.C and Irene.M review on K&M Drive inn . I had to check them out . Since I was in the area this morning around 5:00am lots of parking and no customers in line Yay! I decided to order their Breakfast Bento . It was well worth it for only $6.70 it came with scrambled eggs, Portuguese sausage, Spam, Vienna sausage and little smokies on white rice . I'm telling you cannot go wrong . They also sell plate lunches as well . They have a dinning room area next to their Take out window . Support local

Irene M.

Breakfast deals... It's the tricky spots that do give you the deals and when you plan it right it can really be the spot that takes great care of you. K&M is in Kalihi right next to Alicia's and they do have some parking but going early is suggested as any other alternative parking can be difficult. Arriving here my very first time I did get lucky with parking and did notice through the window various premade breakfast bentos though you can make your own choices and prices reflect on the different amount of choices you make is nice especially if you just want a specific bite. I just the "Breakfast Bento" and at $6.50 I wasn't prepared for the volume I'd receive as it has four types of breakfast meats (spam, Portuguese sausage, Vienna sausage and little smokies) and scrambled eggs and rice all packed and ready to go. Love the vibe, friendly staff, and convenience but the price makes it so much nice, a super easy drive with some parking and apparently some inside seating as well is super nice if I ever have the time marking it a great breakfast spot. Thank you!

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Nadine C.

Breakfast in Kalihi, Honolulu, Hawaii... My friend asked me where I was going to eat today... I searched my Yelp app and told her that we should go to K & M Drive Inn because they're a Hot New Business... she agreed! Located next to Alicia's Market, parking right in front of the restaurant was open! Yay! When we left, the free parking stalls were full because the line outside of Alicia's was long! So - if you visit on a weekend, go early! My friend said that she wanted a "snack" and ended up ordering a HBS (Hamburger Steak) with macaroni salad. I thought: "That sounds good - except for the macaroni salad". I ordered HBS with a green salad. Service at the window was efficient and friendly. The woman even brought my order to me at our table. My friend went to the window and picked up her own takeout box. Yes... there are tables and chairs for dining-in. At first, it felt warm - even though the fan was on. Later, I could feel the cooler air. We sat near the open front door. I think the man watching the TV monitor was the cook. He was watching cooking videos and some movies. He and the cashier woman thanked us for coming! It's a clean, OG style spot. It's too bad that everyone is going next door. K & M wasn't crowded on a Saturday morning. We enjoyed our HBS plates! My friend said it reminded her of her dad's meatloaf! The hamburger patties are soft and homemade. The onions and gravy made the hamburger yummier. The green onion garnish was a nice touch! My green salad was crisp and fresh! I'd return again!

Russ L.

A true hidden gem, best bang for your buck. Can't go wrong, the food is delicious and generous portion size.

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CJ M.

Great tasting foods, super nice service from mother & daughter duo. There's a small AC'd seating area, (2) 4 tops, (1) 3 top, and (1) 2-3 top tables that's clean and comfortable. All tables were full while we were there (1215-115pm, on a Tuesday). We've been back at least every other week if not weekly. Love that I can bring my own dishes and utensils to use to save from using the takeout containers. Great food for an even better price, which is pretty hard to find these days.

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S M.

I got to try the fry pork ribs plate for $10.95 and they gave a lot and it tasted so good. I got to eat my lunch and saved the rest for dinner. The ladies working here are so friendly and nice to make everything a lot nicer. This is definitely a hidden gem.

Oxtail Soup for $15.95 what a deal
Ramfis B.

Another Hidden Gem here in Kalihi at K&M Drive Inn in Kalihi next to Alicia's Market. They've only been open for just over a month but I think I have found my Go To Place for some really good Oxtail Soup at a very affordable and reasonable price. This Oxtail Soup is loaded with 4 nice sized Oxtails and for the $15.95 price you can't go wrong. Love the strong presence of Star Anise and love the Veggies and Mushrooms throughout the Soup. It also comes with Freshly Grated Ginger as well. I also had the Fried Chicken Plate which came with 7 pieces of Chicken Wings with Rice and Mac Salad for $10.95. It was good but not as delicious as the Oxtail Soup here at K&M They even have Breakfast and Lunch Bento's for only $6.50 amd Huge Musubi's for only $2. They do Take Out or Dine in but I would dine in because they have all the condiments for your Pho and other items. Love the vibe here and the lady who took my order was very pleasant. Now the only knock on this place is not the place itself but the parking situation itself especially on the weekdays. The parking here is very limited because it's in a industrial area so trying to find parking here is like trying to find an Oxtail Soup that won't run you over $25 Give this hidden gem in a try everyone. I'm definitely coming back for the Oxtail Soup but also the Chicken Papaya is on my radar as well. Support Local Businesses Everyone

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6 months ago

Foods is very tasty & delicious and the service was excellent and price is cheap too I would recommend this to my friends.

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Food is exceptional for its price not to bad said great for a small eatery it's liking can't go wrong everything is great

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10 months ago

The Oxtail soup is worth it at $16. It's probably the cheapest and best Oxtail for the price! Great value! Great taste!

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Food is great. Must try the homemade hot sauce it's my got to with fried pork or chicken.

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Best prices and ono food..The service is awesome The oxtail soup ono..Cant go wrong with anything you order..

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Opens early in the morning for a great breakfast and friendly service to start your day

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Open daily except Sunday from 4:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Saturday. Good food and friendly service, good value.

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