My go to place for catering trays. Prices are reasonable and in my humble opinion, they have the best mochiko chicken around! Recently tried the short ribs, also very good! Give them a try! read more

Great and fast service . Koolau drive inn is perfect for dining in or takeout . Food is always delicious . They give good portions and pretty fast service too . They do get very busy so phone orders are a plus to grab and go. The owners are so sweet and personable . Always feels like family . Inside is always clean and fresh . Catering is available and if you want Ono food to serve at your next gathering , consider these Guys ! You won't be disappointed read more

Amazing local food that will have you really for one fat nap afterwards. As a native to the north shore of Oahu I was shown this spot by my brother in law that's grew up on this side. The portions are good amount and super delicious. I got a chicken kastu with rice and Mac salad. Local family restaurant. Support local tourist. Thank you read more

If you're craving a solid burger without hitting up the big fast-food chains, check out the burger at Koolau Drive-In. The regular burger is under $6, and for just $1.50 more you can make it a deluxe--totally worth it. And do yourself a favor... get the fries. They only come in one size, and it's HUGE. Perfect for sharing (or not ). Super easy to find, plenty of free parking, and a great local spot when you want something tasty without breaking the bank. read more

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Huge menu large selection can take you a while to figure out what you want to eat. Everything from Chinese food to local plate lunches they make really good noodle dishes here. There is around six tables that seat between 4 to 5 people, each so dining in is an option. Service is always great. They cook everything to order so calling in an order really helps. The food here is pretty consistent and the quantity that they give is huge! Literally can feed two people with the mini plate. Might go to is either the chili and Katsu or the chicken katsu and curry place. Plenty of parking. This place can get a little crowded especially during dinner time. I would be either go off hours between lunch and dinner around 4:00 PM or after the dinner rush around 7 PM. read more

Koolau Drive Inn - Mini chicken, Katsu and curry - Burgers Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

Tried this place last time I was in Oahu, and it was so amazing that I knew I had to come back! Both times I had the kalua pig and lau lau combo, and both times it was SO GOOD! Both dishes were tender, moist, and bursting with flavor! I'm back home in CA daydreaming about this dish right now, lol! Customer service is quick and friendly, and honestly, this strip mall has to have one of the most gorgeous strip mall views anywhere on earth! I'll make sure to visit again next time I'm in Oahu! read more

Koolau Drive Inn - Most beautiful strip mall view ever! - Burgers Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

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We were looking for plate lunch and found this place online. The location had plenty of parking. The restaurant inside was clean. The staff who took our order was very helpful and friendly. We ordered the loco moco and Gyoza ramen. The price and portion for the food was fair. We wouldn't mind going back and trying different menu items. read more

We stopped for lunch during a visit to Byodo-In temple. The menu offers a large variety of options so there is something for everyone. We went with a curry pork katsu platter and a mixed grill platter. The katsu was a bit too crunchy for our taste but the curry sauce was good. The mixed grill platter was very good with a generous amount of meat. Service was friendly and efficient and there were plenty of clean tables to dine-in. read more

Koolau Drive Inn - Curry pork katsu - Burgers Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

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They give generous portions and are so quick with getting my food out to me. As everyone knows they got THE BEST mochiko chicken and I've never had anything bad from here. read more

Takeout Dinner from. Kaneohe, O'ahu, Hawaii... Realizing that I didn't really eat breakfast or lunch, I decided that I should get some dinner. I wanted to go somewhere different, but not too far away... How about Ko'olau Drive Inn at Ko'olau Center? Ko'olau Center is across the highway from Valley of The Temples. Ko'olau Drive Inn is across the parking lot from McDonald's and the (closed) Ko'olau Theater. The shared parking was easy because Subway, Times Coffee Shop, and Temple Valley Chinese Restaurant were closed already. That's why everyone was at Ko'olau Drive Inn! The staff were efficient and cleared the crowd quickly! There were enough tables and chairs for customers to sit and wait. Most people did takeout like me - even though the place was bright and clean! I got the Hamburger Steak plate and Shrimp Broccoli with noodles. The three hamburger patties were homemade. I could taste the seasoning in the hamburger and found some gristle... LOL! I liked the gravy and mushy rice since I was so hungry! Even the Mac salad was okay! The shrimp broccoli was pretty good because of the garlic flavor and thinly sliced carrots and onion. The broccoli was not raw, and it wasn't well done, but just right! I was too full to finish the noodles! I'll return when I'm starving again! read more

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The food is incredible and the owners are wonderful. You get such big portions for a great price. It's very casual inside which is perfect for any time of day. Definitely a memorable part of my vacation here in Oahu. read more

Clean and good portions for price. Tasty food as well. I had the chicken katsu and plate was super packed. They make a pretty good katsu sauce as well. read more

A real local menu, that is actually real food, and not McDonalds. Very helpful and friendly staff set in the Ko'olau strip mall looking at the gorgeous view of the Koolau's This is where tourists should check out instead of the same old McDonalds limited fried line up. read more

Delicious and yummy food. I got the BBQ mix, the chicken was very delicious as well as the mac salad.

Friendly owner and delicious food at a fair price point for these economic times. The oyster chicken is a must have, but everything I've tried has been very good! read more

It was okay. We ate the ahi. It tastes like typical local fast food. The quality and taste is similar to other fast food products such as L&L. This was the only thing we ate and the only time we tried food there. read more

The place is nice and bright, clean and welcoming with large delicious pictures of food that they serve on the windows. You know the food is good when the line is long and the place is packed. I always call in my orders and I never mind the wait because I know everyone else is ordering just like me. Prices are awesome and the food is packed! Mahalo for always serving up the best plate lunches. My go to is the BBQ mix and loco moco Cold ginger sauce is on everything read more

I placed a single order before a group of 5 people came in and ordered. it took over 20 minutes to get my single plate. I was ok with that bc they had phone orders. However, the group of 5 got their order before me - they had plate lunches, burger, fries, and drinks - yet their order was completed before mine - a vegetable stir fry with rice! Poor service!!! read more

The mochiko chicken is very good. If you're familiar with chicken karage it tastes very similar. They give a lot and def can make 2 meals of it. I wouldn't eat it all the time bc its greasy. Nice stop after the. Byodo Temple and I don't think a lot of people know about it. Found a bug in my mac salad! I'll give them a pass this time but that wasn't sightly. read more

Koolau Drive Inn - Found a bug in the mac salad! - Burgers Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

The restaurant is located on the northern side of the Temple Valley Shopping Center with ample parking available. They have a diverse menu that specializes in "local" fare. The selections are served with generous portions at reasonable prices. I tried the Loco Moco which was served with a light-colored mushroom gravy, rice, and mac salad. Delicious and filling. Employees provide friendly and efficient service. A hidden hole in the wall in Kahaluu. Highly recommended. read more

I've been coming here for years they only got better and the place looks amazing! The service is quick and the foods so yummy! read more

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Omg CHECK THIS PLACE OUT! Spotless little family run place! Everything was prepared fresh and you could taste it in the food. We got mochiko chicken, shrimp and broccoli noodle plate, miso ramen and cheeseburger and wrinkles fries for my picky son. Hahaha Generous portions and everything was mouth watering! In a little unassuming strip mall across from the beautiful Byodo In temple. Go see them... you won't regret it! read more

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They have re-opened and so far their menu looks mostly the same. I ordered the seafood platter & fried chicken wing plate. I did not order ahead so the wait time was moderate. Fiod quality, portions, prices & taste are how I remembered it. Prices might be slightly higher, not sure. It was very busy today. Lots of seats and big tables. Nice a/c. Pleasant staff. read more

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We've been waiting so long for this place to reopen! Was a little worried they would never come back. On my way to get my Koolau Drive Inn fix read more

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Their steak is amazing and affordable! Super quick & friendly staff! I've been telling everyone to go there when they are in the area. read more

Get better hamburger buns! The buns they use just don't hold the burger or chicken sandwiches together - which completely kills the vibe. Otherwise, I have always enjoyed the actual cooking here. Good tasting. read more

Perfect place to grab lunch after stopping by Byodo-In Temple! Their menu is extensive and the service is very friendly. Portions are super satisfying and for a great price. The short ribs were flavorful and tender. The healthy garlic shrimp came with more than enough salad, and the pink dressing they provide is tangy, sweet, creamy, and tasty! The shrimp itself was perfectly cooked, garlicky, and not too oily. Teriyaki chicken was also tender and flavorful. The katsu chicken had a nice crust on it and was very juicy. read more

Koolau Drive Inn - BBQ short rib plate, chicken and katsu combo, healthy garlic shrimp, chicken teriyaki plate - Burgers Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

Perfect spot when you're hungry right now and no one can decide what to eat. Big menu with something for everyone--picky keiki, hangry mom, you name it. Service is fast and super friendly (faster than my ʻohana figuring out dinner). The place was recently renovated--clean, bright, and inviting. We've tried plenty: teri burger, cheeseburger, fries (so good!), kalua pig, saimin... you get the idea. Solid every time. read more

Wonderful and welcoming service! Delicious food. I loved the kalua pork and cabbage. Even our picky eaters were happy!

The food here is always delicious and the service is quick and friendly! So many choices and all are delicious!

I always get the mochiko chicken. Honestly it's a hit & miss but worth the try! Sometimes it tasted like a ginger chicken. read more

Koolau Drive Inn - Mochiko Chicken - Burgers Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

All I have to say is that the Chili Hamburger Steak definitely did not disappoint! The hamburger steak patty was elevated with that homemade chili on top. The chili is sweet, but not too sweet, with a hint of Tabasco aftertaste. I'm not a lover of chili at all, so for me to really enjoy this, says something to me! As for the chicken katsu curry combo, it was a little underwhelming for me. The ramen had a shoyu base which was way too salty for my palette. And I was sad that the curry was off to the side with the katsu, rather than inside with the soup base. But aside from that, the katsu wasn't my favorite part either, as it just tasted like fryer oil to me. The gyoza was done well with just enough crunch on the outside with pillowy softness on the inside. I probably wouldn't order this particular combo again. There's ample parking in front of the store, and there were a lot of phone orders while we were waiting for our food. The man at the counter was very pleasant and patient with us, while we were deciding on what to order. I definitely want to come back for that chili and to try other items on their menu. read more

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Never understand how food biz owners that have a slow restaurant can't keep tables and floor clean but when you arrive they want to give you $5 worth of food for $25, drink not included, expect a tip and when you sit ... supposed to feel good about your purchase at a sticky and rice and food crumbs littered table read more

The worst customer service if that's even possible just taking food orders. The guy will take forever to take an order then it takes even longer to get your tasteless cardboard food. He may not even give you your change so pay accordingly. Save your money and don't eat here. read more

Ordered take out. The ramen was packaged together so by the time we got home, the noodles were soggy. We got chicken katsu and the chicken was hard. My husband got a hamburger steak and it was ok. Everything was all right, the portions were on the bigger side so I was grateful for that. Probably won't be back. read more

Great food and service! Been a customer for almost 20 years and never disappointed in the food.

Mochiko chicken all French fries! Almost every week! Our go to - friendly service always!

I was planning to make a Safeway pizza, when I decided I wanted a hamburger, & I am SO glad I did! This was my first visit, & I'll be back many times! Their double cheeseburger & fries are something I didn't realize I was missing...real, old-fashioned food! It's been decades since I've enjoyed a burger that much, at half the price of McD! They cooked my order, when I arrived (nothing pre-made!), & it was exactly what I ordered! My wife choose beef stew, & it was equally ono. We ended up buying kalua pig & a BBQ plate to take home,too. I just wish they had a tip jar, because I missed the tip entry when I rang my card. Our new favorite eatery, & right around the corner! read more

The best steak ever!!! I've only tried the chicken katsu and it is awesome too! Wanted to try something different and the steak was sooooo good went there a couple of times!!! read more

We came to eat ramen but it was not very tasty, the noodles fell apart, the meat was very salty 3 out of 5 read more

Koolau Drive Inn - Miso Ramen - Burgers Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii