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    Kandi's Drive Inn

    4.2 (52 reviews)
    InexpensiveJapanese, Hawaiian
    Closed • 5:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    KANDI'S DRIVE INN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Bacon cheeseburger and chicken loco
    Alex P.

    We had the bacon cheeseburger and chicken loco plate and to say both were delicious would be an understatement. The bacon cheeseburger was so good we even ordered a 2nd one before leaving. The people working at Kandi's were very nice and welcoming. You could tell that a lot of locals come to eat lunch here as well. Very happy we happened to drive by on our way to the volcano! PS - cash only! Will be coming back

    Loco Moco Plate
    Logan S.

    Man, what you see is what you get, in the best way. While mainlanders and tourist visit the over priced and un flavorful haunts of the big island, don't miss your chance at a classic Hawaiian breakfast. Cash only. Chili peppa water. The loco moco is medium sized but priced accordingly. Everything is fresh and the place is always packed. 8 outta 10 stars. Mahalo

    Loaded with Teri beef, soft bun and winner sauce.  We came for slush float but no longer.
    Gail U.

    Was reminiscing about when we lived up the street in 1980 and Kandi's had a delicious and affordable slush float. It's cash only but shucks times have changed and what was once the best refreshment is no longer available. Got a Teri beef sandwich which was everything I could ant in a sandwich. Extremely yummy!

    Teriyaki meat, two scoops rice and macsalad.
    Reverend Pete S.

    Today while the Merrie Monarch Parade is still on my wife got me a takeout Teri Plate. Which I know the price is reasonable. And their service is great, cash only. And the Teri meat is tasty, tender and delicious!

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    Melody P.

    Closed today but Yelp said it's open. We've eaten here before good Grindz z good prices.

    Old school
    Andrew T.

    Best Teri Beef in Hilo. Perfect level of sweetness, garlic, and ginger. I actually prefer the mini plate (about $9?) because the mini box doesn't have compartments, so the Teri sauce gets to make love with the rice (lol). Excellent hamburger deluxe (about $5) as well. One day they just said "do you want some free fries" and handed us like 4 orders of free French fries. Score !!! The fries are good. I did come once for the afternoon burger deal advertised on a banner, but these discounted burgers did not include the deluxe version, and I would not go back for them. You want the Deluxe, and it's worth paying a little more for.

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    Shaun S.

    Kandi's is everything you want from a drive in. I've only been two times but Hawaiian fast food at its best. Time #1: Breakfast- me= egg and cheese on a bun. $5 Him= breakfast platter and 2 Bentos to go. Everything was eaten up! Fast food without it feeling like fast food. Walk up to the counter, order your food, pay in cash, get food, eat food, feel satiated. Time #2 Lunch Fish sandwich- fried square fish on a bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese. Think of a fish o filet on steroids, that actually tastes good. Cheese burger- he said it was GOOD and would buy it again. Shared fries- fried to perfection, hot and crispy Dee-Lish-see-ohhh-so!!

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    Soma da best old skool burgers and fries on the island. Great prices across da board with a wide variety of options.

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    4 years ago

    Gravy cheese burgers are the best. Rest of the menu is great as well. Eat up! Bring cash, though. It's cash-only.

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    Cheap food, good quality, great customer service, and wide selection to choose from. $5.50 specials daily.

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    4 years ago

    Noticed their prices went up but still cheaper than most other restaurants except Koji's. Food still yummy like before.

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    Great little spot for a quick bite at reasonable prices. Will go back to try their breakfast!

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    It's always surprising when you enjoy an unexpectedly pleasant dinner! But even more of a surprise…read morewhen it feels like home. This unassuming Japanese restaurant is buried in the back of shopping center, but it is a hidden gem. Buried in the deepest corner of the shopping center, this restaurant is the gold at the end of the rainbow. We dined a little later in the evening, on a rainy Sunday night...and there were still people coming in to eat! All the waitstaff were so nice. They helped us with the menu and always kept our tea and water filled. The service was top notch. We were hungry and ended up ordering a lot of food. We had... Asparagus tempura Hamachi Kama Negi-hama maki Futomaki California roll Dinner combination with sashimi, tempura, and pork shogayaki Mud pie ice cream Everything was delicious, but the hamachi kama, negi-hama maki, futomaki, and the pork shogayaki were exceptional. We would definitely order the mud pie ice cream again as well. We will be back for more Japanese food for sure...this is such a cozy home away from home!

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    Best ramen in Hilo. I like how you can pick exactly how you want your bowl of ramen to be. My go-to…read moreis the miso ramen with the ajitama egg and spicy ball. If prices were a little lower for some other items on the menu, I would be willing to try more things. When they had the sushi available, it was really good too! Hopefully you bring back sushi again!

    Love this place! We visited this local favorite on a trip to Hilo. We went for an early weekday…read morelunch, so it wasn't busy. There was parking in the shared lot, but spaces are tiny. Booth seating was perfect for us. The wait staff were super nice and patient with us. Their menu is huge and has a lot of options for customizing. Fortunately, there are diagrams on the wall to help you decide. I got a Miso Standard ramen ($20 with an Ajitama (seasoned soft boiled egg), hard texture, fried garlic, extra noodles. It was fabulous! Really hit the spot. Loved the chewier noodles and the rich, flavorful broth. DH got THE Garlic ramen ($26.50) also with an Ajitama, pork belly, and extra noodles, regular firmness. The kids wanted extra Naruto (fish cakes), 75 cents for 2 small pieces. One of our kids is under age 5, so we got a Miso mini ramen ($9.50 value) for free! Wow! Little one said he did not like the flavor of the seasoned egg. Noodles were very soft, but stayed together, and soaked up a ton of broth so they were flavorful. He said the Miso Mini comes with corn instead of fish cake. We loved all of the toppings. The pork belly was excellent! Portion sizes are great. We had some leftovers to take back. Overall, a fantastic place to satisfy those ramen cravings!

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