1. Loco Moco Drive Inn

0

Honolulu, HI

Cancel

Open app

Search

Loco Moco Drive Inn

4.1 (124 reviews)
ModerateHawaiian
Open • 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
Updated 3 weeks ago

Order Loco Moco Drive Inn Takeout or Delivery

Loco Moco Drive Inn Photos

Business Info

LOCO MOCO DRIVE INN ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Casual
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

Recommended Reviews - Loco Moco Drive Inn

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

Mixed Plate
Dan A.

Requested the Mixed Plate for takeaway; this plate combo consists of Hamburger Steak, Teri Steak, and your choice from an option of beef stew, beef curry, or chili...I got the stew. The beef stew was old school nostalgia. Sweet with tender chunks of beef and a carrot, and a potato. Hamburger steak was good - teriyaki beef was alright. The mac salad was also traditional, local style - tho this isn't a good thing, it's jist mediocre. Service is fast...less than 10 minutes during off peak hours and there were a couple of customers in front of me. Open from 1000 till 200a ( to serve the after hours crowd ) daily, in the Kapahulu Shopping Center. The exception is Monday when they close at 900p.

Garlic fries - soggy not crispy
Chez T.

This was pretty good! Convenient location, lots of parking with tons of menu options. Catering available as well as smaller family packs. 15% off discount Mon - Fri for senior citizens with valid ID. Special $9.99 plate each month ( Sept 2026 - shrimp plate)! Katsu was nice and crispy. Ahi with brown rice and toss salad for a healthier option. Both plates were good. Garlic fries were too oily and fountain drinks were flat. Outdoor seating only and it gets really hot. Highly recommend grab and go!

Mei-Lan C.

Best deal here : Special garlic shrimp 9.99 $ Generous portion of garlic shrimp and the flavor is on point !

Loco moco and short ribs platw
Gabby R.

They open late and the food came out fast. It was great for the price and I honestly would order here again when I visit. It hit the spot after the airport travel. Ordered the short ribs and the portion is perfect, normal serving for the price.

Kalbi plate
Lisa N.

Here are picture updates of my favorite dishes! Still my go-to for protein! Steak plate is number one, rangoons ranks as number two go-to and of course when you feeling BBQ Kalbi is a must try.

Shelby P.

Tried Loco Moco Drive Inn and overall had a really good experience. Everyone in our group ordered the loco moco and it definitely lived up to the great reviews. The meat was juicy and not dry at all, and the gravy had really good flavor that tied everything together nicely. We also tried the short ribs, which were fairly good. They were a little fattier than expected, but still tender and tasty overall. The mac salad was probably the weakest part of the meal since it was a bit flavorless compared to everything else. Low key and fast service.

Loco Moco Drive Inn location in the same complex as the Kapahulu Safeway.
Fran C.

Ummmmmmmmmmm Garlic Shrimp plate! I kinda waited on trying - "Loco Moco Drive Inn" in the Kapahulu neighborhood, because I didn't want to deal with the crowds. After all the hype had died down, I figured it was a good time to give this joint a try. What can I say about Loco Moco Drive Inn? A great place to get your local style munchies, and as a big bonus, this joint stays open until 2:00 am! Can ya believe that??? Ever since Covid-19, I noticed a lot of businesses that used to stay open in the wee hours have drastically changed their business hours, so I must say it's refreshing to see a hard working business like Loco Moco Drive Inn serving the Hawaii community with long hours. BIG props to Loco Moco Drive Inn!!! The day I came here, I figured I'd give one of specials a try, so I ended up with the Garlic Shrimp plate. I got about 10 garlicky shrimp with two scoops white rice & a scoop of mac salad. All of this for just $9.99 with tax! What can I say about da grub? Skimpily OUTSTANDING! The portions were generous, and the garlic flavor of the shrimp was deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelicious! I only wish I told them to put a little of that garlic sauce on my rice too! Service here was fast & friendly. This is basically a "take-out" joint, as there is NO INDOOR seating. If you want to eat your food right away at the site, there is covered outdoor seating in front of the restaurant. As for me, I just did the grab & go. After eating that Garlic Shrimp plate, I'm still thinking about that plate & wanna go back and get another garlic shrimp plate! Lol! And ya know what??? Two days later I actually went back and got another Garlic Shrimp plate, but I got if for my dad, as I wanted him to try this fabulous dish. The nice lady also was kind & gave me a drink too.

Snall loco moco ($11.95) very good
Joe P.

Its O'ahu time again, but its also Mediocre Mon My buddy and I dropped by Loco Moco to line our stomachs before a heavy night of drinking. They serve large portion plate lunches in a casual environment. I ordered the small loco moco, and my friend had the small chicken katsu. The food is hearty and inexpensive. We couldn't finish all our food. Regarding the ambiance, its casual here. You order at the counter, and they call your number when ready. You can eat at a few of the tables outside and covered, or you can do take out. The staff is friendly, but three customers received their orders before ours: I fukn hate when that happens. I deducted one star for them failing at one of my major pet peeves. Loco Moco is open til 2 am. I would prolly return if I was in the area, or if it was late night. But otherwise, I'd hit the closest Zippys for late night eats and better service.

1/2 Loco Moco
Katherine P.

Our first stop in Hawaii to start our vacation and it hit the spot. Fortunately, we went with several people so I was able to try different entrées. So many options I didn't know where to start. The loco moco was perfect. Portion size for all the other plate, lunches were generous. On the chicken to the barbecue short ribs to the shrimp cravings, all satisfied. Order at the counter, wait for your number to be called and bring it to your table. They have about five or six tables outside so you can enjoy your meal.

Salt and pepper wings
Zander B.

If I've been totally honest, this is just a place next to my house and it's fast and convenient. But everything was really salty other people in my group got the local Loco, and it was so salty that it was almost to the point of it being an edible but for everything being so salty the Maxl salad tasted like nothing. The mayo had no flavor onto the wings. The wings are actually pretty good if you took off all the seasoning because it's just too salty, but normally when you take a bite of salty food, you want that creamy Mac salad and a scoop of rice but honestly, it did not hit the standard a plate lunch, but it's edible and honestly, I enjoyed it a little bit, but it's just super super super salty

Cody Z.

CODY visited the Kapahulu location CODY ordered mini loco moco CODY food was tasty CODY staff were friendly and speedy CODY outside dining area was well organized and cleaned CODY will return

Garlic Ahi Salad & Mochiko Chicken Plate
Ariana K.

Loco Moco Drive Inn is located in the heart of Kapahulu, alongside other small eateries and just across the parking lot from Safeway. This takeout-focused spot serves local plate lunches and Chinese-style comfort foods, with a few outdoor tables available for those who want to dine on site. The newly renovated space is small but clean, and its convenient location and late hours make it a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Garlic Ahi Salad: The garlic ahi salad was fresh, flavorful, and well-seasoned, featuring a large, moist piece of ahi served over greens. The fish is cooked properly without being dry, and the portion size is generous. Mochiko Chicken Plate: The mochiko chicken plate had good flavor, crispy and generous portions. Definitely a satisfying local plate-lunch.

Thuy T.

Sooo much rice!!! We had the garlic/mochiko chicken, generous portion & perfect amount of rice. The cabbage kalua pork plate had way too much rice & not enough cabbage & kalua pork. Pretty deceiving when you first open the lid. An extra 2 more scoops of rice underneath. 4 stars for service & the garlic/mochiko chicken 2 stars for giving tooo much rice & not enough cabbage & kalua pork

Grilled teriyaki ahi -- dry like a jerky!

See all

13 days ago

Business owner information

Photo of Yongsheng Z.

Yongsheng Z.

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Da Wiz R.
3
38
164

1 month ago

Business owner information

Photo of Yongsheng Z.

Yongsheng Z.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Yongsheng Z.

Yongsheng Z.

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1
Photo of Denise G.
48
32
42

9 days ago

Business owner information

Photo of Yongsheng Z.

Yongsheng Z.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Yi L.

Yi L.

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 month ago

Business owner information

Photo of Yongsheng Z.

Yongsheng Z.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Yongsheng Z.

Yongsheng Z.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 month ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 2
Love this 2
Oh no 0
Photo of Lisa N.
1
55
70

17 days ago

Business owner information

Photo of Yongsheng Z.

Yongsheng Z.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Yongsheng Z.

Yongsheng Z.

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Fran C.
474
1868
28872

6 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Yongsheng Z.

Yongsheng Z.

Helpful 17
Thanks 7
Love this 17
Oh no 1

6 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Yongsheng Z.

Yongsheng Z.

Helpful 10
Thanks 2
Love this 10
Oh no 0

7 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Yongsheng Z.

Yongsheng Z.

Helpful 3
Thanks 1
Love this 3
Oh no 0

3 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Yongsheng Z.

Yongsheng Z.

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1
Photo of Cody Z.
27
350
1931

3 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Yongsheng Z.

Yongsheng Z.

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Ariana K.
3572
1137
4980

8 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Yongsheng Z.

Yongsheng Z.

Helpful 3
Thanks 1
Love this 4
Oh no 0

7 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Yongsheng Z.

Yongsheng Z.

Helpful 2
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Yongsheng Z.

Yongsheng Z.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Yongsheng Z.

Yongsheng Z.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Lisa T.
518
293
4420

10 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Yongsheng Z.

Yongsheng Z.

Helpful 29
Thanks 15
Love this 18
Oh no 0

9 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Yongsheng Z.

Yongsheng Z.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1
Photo of emily a.
220
57
319

4 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Yongsheng Z.

Yongsheng Z.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

11 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Yongsheng Z.

Yongsheng Z.

Helpful 5
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0

11 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Yongsheng Z.

Yongsheng Z.

Helpful 10
Thanks 2
Love this 10
Oh no 0

18 days ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Yongsheng Z.

Yongsheng Z.

Helpful 2
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Yi L.

Yi L.

Helpful 18
Thanks 4
Love this 16
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Yi L.

Yi L.

Helpful 35
Thanks 11
Love this 24
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Yi L.

Yi L.

Helpful 41
Thanks 14
Love this 33
Oh no 1
Photo of Jo Y.
448
637
32998

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Yi L.

Yi L.

Helpful 30
Thanks 12
Love this 30
Oh no 2

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Yi L.

Yi L.

Helpful 19
Thanks 9
Love this 16
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Yi L.

Yi L.

Helpful 20
Thanks 9
Love this 18
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Yongsheng Z.

Yongsheng Z.

Helpful 3
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Donna O.
148
408
35845

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Yi L.

Yi L.

Helpful 13
Thanks 5
Love this 10
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Yi L.

Yi L.

Helpful 5
Thanks 3
Love this 5
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of Yi L.

Yi L.

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

8 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Yongsheng Z.

Yongsheng Z.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Yongsheng Z.

Yongsheng Z.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

4 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Yongsheng Z.

Yongsheng Z.

Helpful 2
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of Yongsheng Z.

Yongsheng Z.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Page 1 of 4

Ask the Community - Loco Moco Drive Inn

Do they accept credit card payments?

Yes, they take cards.

View All 2 Questions

Highway Inn Kaka'ako - Mochiko Chicken

Highway Inn Kaka'ako

4.1(2k reviews)
3.2 mi
•$$

My local friend suggested that we meet here for lunch claiming "da bes" Hawaiian food. They don't…read moretake reservations so there's often a wait. We put our names on the list and there were a handful of parties before us. Fortunately, we only waited about 20 minutes to get seated on a Saturday. The place is like a spacious diner with a bar counter, booths and lots of tables. Look for the beautiful, long bench table that's carved from a tree. Our server, Jason, greeted us with a warm smile and took our drink and food orders. We got a few items that we don't usually see at Hawaiian restaurants back home. Hawaiian Moco: opted for the lau lau as suggested with lomi salmon and macaroni salad. For $24.99, it was huge, succulent, flavorful and worth the price point! Smoked Moco: the Kiawe-smoked meat was tender, sautéed with bell peppers and onions and topped with a yummy smoked aioli and local egg. The mini for $16.99 was the perfect portion for me. Fish Tacos: the fish was fresh, cooked perfectly on taro tortillas with chili aioli, avocado mousse, shredded lettuce and lomi salmon. The fries were thick and crispy too. Squid Lū'au Combo: with lomi salmon and poi, sweet potato and haupia (a coconut dessert) the squid was cooked in a starchy broth. It was like nothing I've had before. Not too salty but not strong in flavor either. This was my friend's choice and she loves it. We enjoyed everything we had and were so stuffed! They validate parking for the structure.

We came in a party of 9 and they accommodated us. Service was awesome- Jun-jun took care of us…read more We even brought an outside cake for my mom's birthday and they served it to us. Thank you. The food however, was disappointing. I had the lau lau combo. The lau lau was very dry. The leaves were dry, the pork was dry. There was not even a little fat in it. There were two of us that ordered it and same for both of us. My mom ordered the ribs, sherated it was tough and chewy. The ones that ordered the squid Lia were quite satisfied. I should've ordered the squid Lia combo instead. Not sure if I'd be back here though. But in all fairness, service was great!

Photos
Highway Inn Kaka'ako
Highway Inn Kaka'ako - KALUA PIG NACHOS,FRIED RICE & SOUR CREAM

KALUA PIG NACHOS,FRIED RICE & SOUR CREAM

Highway Inn Kaka'ako - Fried Rice

See all

Fried Rice

Rainbow Drive-In - Solid little place for some local food

Rainbow Drive-In

3.8(6.1k reviews)
0.5 mi•Kaimuki
•$$
Locally owned & operated
62 years in business

I really love Rainbow Drive-In, such an Iconic Spot since 1961, I remember during my daughter's…read morecollege day, when she is back for visit and before she leaves, this spot was one of her special request. Of course when she is back to visit every year, she still request to stop at Rainbow! Her favorites is the breakfast plates, mixed plate especially BBQ beef and boneless chicken with gravy & for me I LOVE the boneless chicken, gravy all over but I need mines on the side along with the mac salad and a slushie float. I used to work at the district office and we were housed at Hawaii School for Deaf & Blind, so close to Rainbow, when I would visit once a month, a treat to myself, such comfort food! I sure miss those Rainbow Drive-In days with my daughter and for my lunch break! Lets talk about the breakfast fried rice special, lately I've been stopping here every weekend to pick up a plate of fried rice ( available til sold out) & from experience-they do sell out, the fried rice plate is only $9.95. This is the best fried rice ever, my opinion and always enough for me and hubby! The fried rice comes Portuguese sausage, chopped veggies ( celery & onions) and flavored nicely with choice of 2 eggs that covers the rice completely. I always get soft scrambled. I love the finishing touches of the green onions. yums! The rice is perfect hits every time & rice is not watery. Chef's kiss to the staff who made this fried rice. The line and parking lot can get crazy but the staff works hard to get the line moving fast, * there's a separate window for phone and on-line orders. I am so glad I live close by to this Gem. My go to for breakfast and plate lunches!! I think it is time for a boneless chicken plate lunch fix. I also like the lunch box that your plates comes in, paper plate and in a box, nostalgic & better than the flimsy paper take out boxes!

Oh Rainbows, what happened to your food? I know it's been a while, so I understand the increase in…read moreprices. I like that some of the old specials are now permanently on the menu (even though they still sell out). But the quality needs to remain. I always order a mix plate and egg salad sandwich. Even if I order 10 plates, those 2 items will always be in my order. So I can confidently say that I'm sad that they are not the same as before. My recent mix plate (with gravy for nearly $17) had just one tiny fish and the chicken was pink inside! Also needs little more gravy. The egg salad sandwich (for nearly $7) had dry and thick bread. I admit, most times the bread is dry and I always question why I keep ordering it. I always wonder if I'm the only one to order since it seems like the bread dries out before being used. But now it seems like the bread is homemade and handcut (different thickness). On the plus side, the egg salad was tastier than I remember! We also ordered tater tots and chili, which were both great! Did the parking stalls get more narrow? Just kidding, I know they were always rather small.

Photos
Rainbow Drive-In - Rainbows mixed plate

Rainbows mixed plate

Rainbow Drive-In - Loco Moco Plate

Loco Moco Plate

Rainbow Drive-In - Turns out I was wearing my GRAVY ALL OVER shirt so I had to get a pic with my loco moco!

See all

Turns out I was wearing my GRAVY ALL OVER shirt so I had to get a pic with my loco moco!

Side Street Inn - Our Poke Combo (Fresh Ahi Poke & Spicy Kajiki Poke) paired with Side Street's Rogue Beer!

Side Street Inn

4.1(2.6k reviews)
1.1 mi•Waikiki
•$$

We were surprised to see Side Street Inn closed on Kapahulu, and then immediately excited that they…read morere-opened in Waikiki! Local kine grindz in tourist town! I called to make reservations after work at 5:30 PM and the host was great, she let me know that parking is free for 2-hours at the Bank of Hawaii building with validation, and that they are still working on their liquor license so its BYOB with a $10 corkage fee per person drinking in the party. From the street front, its kind of hard to tell where the restaurant is. I didn't notice the sign until standing literally right in front of it. (on Beachwalk, makai of Hard Rock) When you enter, theres a sign to meet the host upstairs. We asked to sit on the patio because it was such a nice evening. At the time, there were lots of available table. But once the sun went down it became pretty lively in the main dining room. Pila was our sever, he was fantastic! Give him a raise! Between the 4 of us, we ordered 2 mains, the OG fried rice that you can never go without, and a salad because we are so well balanced. OMG SO MUCH FOOD! We did end up needing take out boxes for the rice and chicken. Honestly, I probably could have finished it off if i wasn't drinking, because it was DELCIOUS AF *drool*. Pro tip: ask for extra garlic sauce to go with the chicken. Ugh, I'm craving more kalbi as I write this review. 10/10 recommend our exact order, server and seating.

house fried rice - so good with great texture Kim chee -…read moregood pork chops - ok huge portions here - 2 dishes will feed about 3-4 people

Photos
Side Street Inn - Our Chef Colin's Classics Menu feeds 3-4 guests for $105.00!

Our Chef Colin's Classics Menu feeds 3-4 guests for $105.00!

Side Street Inn - Oodles of Noodles! Try our Yakisoba! You can also add Kim Chee for extra flavor.

Oodles of Noodles! Try our Yakisoba! You can also add Kim Chee for extra flavor.

Side Street Inn - Popcorn Chicken & French Fries

See all

Popcorn Chicken & French Fries

Waiahole Poi Factory - Fresh, hand pounded poi, traditional staple of the Hawaiian people

Waiahole Poi Factory

4.5(1.6k reviews)
13.9 mi
•$$

We enjoyed our stop at the Waiahole Poi Factory on our round island trip with an out of town…read morefriend. Heard that this is the place for warm kulolo with haupia ice cream. I've never had kulolo before and it was a warm fudge-like sweet treat made from taro. the sweet lady of waiahole was topped off with yummy haupia ice cream! What a delight on our journey. We also tried the 4oz poi which was served cold and was more gelatinous than I am used to poi being. Great find and worth the stop if you're in the area. They also serve Hawaiian food plates which we didn't order. Large parking lot, tables to enjoy your food at, a bathroom, and a small souvenir shop.

Traditional Hawaiian comfort food, but not quite a standout for us…read more We originally planned to eat at Helena's Hawaiian Food, but it was closed for the July 4th week, so we ended up at Waiahole Poi Factory to try traditional Hawaiian dishes. We ordered the Kanaka Nui ("The Works"), which came with laulau, kalua pig, chicken long rice, squid luau, poi, lomi salmon, and haupia. It was a great way to sample a variety of local staples. The chicken long rice was comforting, and the squid luau had a rich, creamy coconut flavor. Unfortunately, the kalua pig was dry and overcooked, and the meal overall didn't leave a lasting impression. We also tried their famous desserts. The Sweet Lady of Waiahole, featuring warm house-made kulolo (dense taro, coconut pudding dessert) topped with haupia ice cream and Tahitian Sweet Lady with warm banana poʻe (Tahitian-style sweet mashed banana and coconut pudding) paired with haupia (coconut milk) ice cream. Both were interesting, but the desserts were just OK for me. They reminded me of a more muted, less sugary version of bananas foster. The haupia ice cream was the only good part of the dessert, though I wished the flavors had a little more punch. Service and cultural experience: Everyone was incredibly sweet and welcoming, with that lovely Hawaiian hospitality. What I especially appreciate is that Waiahole Poi Factory is preserving and sharing Hawaiian traditions rather than simply serving food. Their dedication to kalo (taro) and traditional poi-making, including steaming and hand-pounding taro, helps keep an important part of Hawaiian food culture alive. Fresh hand-pounded poi is traditionally made on Wednesdays and Sundays, around 10:30 AM, so it's worth checking ahead if you'd like to witness this tradition firsthand. One thing to consider is the location. The shop is a detour from popular tourist areas like Waikiki, so it's best visited while exploring Oahu's Windward Coast or driving toward the North Shore rather than making a separate trip just for lunch. Overall, I'm glad we tried it for the chance to sample traditional Hawaiian cuisine, but between the mixed food experience and the detour required, I wouldn't go out of my way to visit again. If you're already exploring the area, it's worth considering; otherwise, I'd prioritize it only if trying traditional Hawaiian dishes is high on your list.

Photos
Waiahole Poi Factory
Waiahole Poi Factory - Amazing food. Ho'io salad is a must. Fresh poi is tops. You can't go wrong at Waiahole Poi Factory.

Amazing food. Ho'io salad is a must. Fresh poi is tops. You can't go wrong at Waiahole Poi Factory.

Waiahole Poi Factory - The Ohana at Waiahole Poi Factory with members of One Groove.

See all

The Ohana at Waiahole Poi Factory with members of One Groove.

Da Ono Hawaiian Foods

Da Ono Hawaiian Foods

4.0(300 reviews)
0.2 mi•Kaimuki
•$$

Da Ono is a great local spot for Hawaiian (and Korean!) food…read more The shop itself is small and unassuming, with only a few tables. It's located next to Overlord Chicken in Kapahulu; Parking is so difficult to find in this neighborhood. I had low expectations going into it, as it was dead empty when we went for dinner, and because of their AI-generated menu.... However, they nailed all the things we ordered: Poke, Kalbi, Pork Laulau, and Chicken Long Rice. Perhaps not the best ___ on the island, but they were all decent.

Good local Hawaiian food restaurant. Street parking only. Small restaurant I believe it was Ono…read moreHawaii on Kapahulu before. Now it is named the Da Ono Hawaiian Foods. Either the owner or the manager seemed like a one man show. He was the server, bus boy, and chef. Husband got the pipikalua short ribs/he enjoyed. Sisters got the pork lau lau which came with sweet potato, rice or poi, lomi lomi salmon (more onion and tomato than salmon). i got the chicken lau lau, again stuffed with chicken, not enough taro leaves. The Haupia was smoky, so either burnt or something- inedible! Only six tables in the entire restaurant. The gentleman that was serving us I believe was also the bus boy, cook, server and cashier! Place is a hole in the wall with missing ceiling tiles and exposed panels above our table (gross!!). Sis loves this dive so we keep coming back!

Photos
Da Ono Hawaiian Foods - Menu

Menu

Da Ono Hawaiian Foods - Short Ribs Plate

Short Ribs Plate

Da Ono Hawaiian Foods - Menu

See all

Menu

Loco Moco Drive Inn - hawaiian - Updated October 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...