Last night half the family was gone to a Celebration of Life for the son of a friend so there was just me and Wes home and neither one of us wanted to cook dinner. Asking what he was in the mood for I told him to choose using the "I'll buy if you fly" adage so I didn't have to change from slippers or leave the comfort of my living room. Careful consideration on his part lol "I didn't eat a Mark's this past week" he said I'll have the Minute Chicken from Mark's down the hill. Interesting enough, in all the years I've lived in Aiea...35 to be exact, I've never been to Mark's Drive In. I've been to nearly every other business, restaurant, drive thru in that little place known as Stadium Mall but never here. Looking at the menu I was surprised at the menu and the prices, guessing they survived the price increases by sheer volume because their prices are dollars below other places of the same type. Wes got his takeout of Minute chicken on Cake Noodles and I ordered the Oyster Sauce Chicken on Cake Noodles. Wes drove down the hill at 8:00 PM and picked up the phone order and was back in ten minutes with two takeout boxes weighing at least two and a half pounds each. This business is definitely one of quantity over quality and an attraction to local plate lunch lovers of the two scoop rice plates. I've passed them at lunch with guys waiting outside to get their orders. They have all the local favorites at three to five dollars less than the town places. Not sure how they do it but I'm giving them 3 stars for food, 4 stars for service and 5 stars for pricing. read more

When to order tomato beef over cake noodle and they wanted to charge me $21.60!! That's crazy expensive. I said forget it.

Kind of a small hole in the wall type of place but a good Bang-for-the-buck drive inn that is quite affordable in comparison to its competitors. read more

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First time here based on a friend's recommendation. Tried to call in, twice, to place a take out order but they did not pick up their phone. So next best thing was to check out the photos and reviews here on yelp (can always trust foodies), and saw some really appetizing entrees. One in particular was the minute chicken cake noodle. One photo had a big container of gravy/ sauce to pour onto the cake noodle. I ended up ordering this in store because they wouldn't pick up their phone. At the register, the female (probably the owner/ owner's wife) took my order and then informed me that the cake noodle was gonna cost extra. Still ordered it, and the total was 18$ and some change. By the way, cake noodle is $3.75 per the worker in case you're wondering, and the photo I mentioned earlier with the big container of gray/ sauce is not part of it because it's already on the cake noodle. All in all, the cake noodle was on point. Chicken could've been less salty. I could already feel my hands stiffening up. Just kidding. Maybe in the morning when I wake up. It got pretty busy during the short time I was waiting for my food. Maybe next time I'll order the shrimp with lobster sauce. Mmm... Check em out! read more

Stopped in to try something from the menu. I got the seafood Combo- everything was tasty, shrimps are good size and cooked in a crunchy batter, fish was tender and flaky, the bbq chicken was great. Only complaint is the Mac salad. Overcooked and too creamy. The service was good and the place is small. Clean but tight seating. read more

Food came out quite fast. We ordered mini garlic fried chicken, salt pepper pork and chop steak. Everything was good flavor wise. Big portion for the mini. read more

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Mark's Drive Inn has been around for decades and I used to frequent there years ago but I started to liking the food at Stadium Giant Malts and BBQ. I remember Mark's putting big portions into their take out containers so it was always a good bargain. I was having a hard time deciding where I would go to get take out for lunch. Mark's popped in my mind, so I drove down there and ordered a mini hamburger steak. The lunchroom was full at lunchtime, most conversing with the lady who worked there so it seemed there are a lot of regulars. I took my lunch home and was pleasantly surprised that my hamburger steak was really delicious. The patties seemed like handmade small and thin hamburger. The star was the gravy, darker than you are used to but really tasty. The prices here are like $8 minis and about $13 or less for full plates, so really reasonable. I will be returning again to try most of the menu. read more

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Good food I like the katsu curry, waited kinda long one time and they gave me dbl the meat for the wait without me saying anything and they didnt let me know either! read more

Food is okay, no different than most take out Chinese food. Portions are pretty big, had enough leftovers for the next day. read more

Mark's Drive Inn - crispy gau gee mein - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Servings was bad, thought my wife ordered the beef tomatoes and pork chops for myself. Thought it was cheap for $15.00 per plate but was disappointed that there was hardly any meat for both of our order. If you put in the sliced meat in the spoon, it will total up two tablespoons of sliced meat. Whew. read more

I've tried their won ton mein before, not bad. Got oyster sauce chicken this time and it was okay, rice was cold and tasted old...mac salad was okay. Mochiko chicken was good. read more

Parking was very limited in the area. Finally found a space and walked in. There were no sitting spaces so it was take out only. I placed my order for a chicken teriyaki and waited about 15 minutes. I drove home and was not happy with the taste, I will not return for a round 2. read more

I tried their oyster sauce chicken because it looked good in the pictures, it didn't disappoint. In the future, I will go back and try different plates on the menu. read more

Ordered my usual BBQ chicken plate but was very disappointed. Chicken was dry and over cooked,. The pieces had some crunchy cartilage, and i think it was prepared different. I'm going to give them one more try in the future. If i get the same negative results, I'm done with them. read more

Wondering, "What's for dinner?" Mark's Drive Inn has been here at the Stadium mall for years. (I'm a first timer) Longevity has to account for something, don't you think? My mom and sister both agreed-- the food at Mark's is decent and plentiful. Ok, "Make the call, I'm in!" 15 minutes later, we picked up our order. Oyster Sauce Chicken w/cake noodle: Dark meat pieces of well seasoned chicken that's deep fried to a crisp (it's a good thing) but still succulent. Noodles are deep fried, but, still a little chewy. (also, a good thing) This dish comes together with a slurry of Oyster sauce that's poured over the entire dish. (a very good thing) Salt & Pepper Pork Chop: Should've added the word, boneless. My favorite part of the pork chop is gnawing on the bone, and I don't mean pieces of bone. You know what I mean, right? Anyway, these "pieces" of pork is very well seasoned (see pic) and fried to a crisp. (Yes, a very good thing) Btw, I luv fried foods ... who's with me?!? Ok, so why not the full "5 star" rating?? Well, our order of -Oyster sauce chicken- was mistakenly given away to another customer who; ordered a -chicken vegetable dish- which, was then offered to us in lieu of our order ... ummm, no thank you! So, about 10 min later we got our piping hot freshly made Oyster sauce chicken. Hey, no problem, it happens. I get it. *Tip time* ALWAYS check to see if what you're picking up matches what you ordered ... and payed for ... you just might have MY order (it's not a good thing) Now, in Hawaii's "plate lunch" scene -- 2 things are VERY important: 1) the RICE better be cooked properly... not dry and chewy (our order) ... No bueno! 2) elbow pasta used in the mac salad can't be overcooked or undercooked. Ours was overcooked, very mushy and way too much mayo ... No bueno! So, 4 stars for today order. Pretty sure next time I'll give the full 5 stars. Longevity is attained by making it right. I'm sure today was merely a hiccup. - And remember, you're in Hawai'i :) :) :) Take care! read more

Mark's Drive Inn - Salt & Pepper pork - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I'd compare Mark's to L&L as far as plate lunch style food, but offers a wider variety of food selections. They have local comfort plate lunch options as well as Chinese food takeout (noodles, etc.). Husband and I placed a phone order and our food was ready within 10 minutes. Service was quick, nothing fancy or terrible. It's a clean establishment and food was good. Very reasonably priced. I ordered a BBQ chicken plate with brown rice and husband got a loco moco. He didn't have any complaints so that means he was satisfied. My chicken was 'ono, nicely flavored and big portion. I'm a sucker for brown rice so any food establishment that offers it is a win for me. read more

I was introduced to their beef tomato years ago and every time I go back it tastes the same! Their Beef Tomato is the best!

I love this place so much. Food is great. Glad still have an old school place where quality is great. I hope they never change.

Haven't been here in a long time. Food and prices still awesome and the people are super nice. read more

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Always reliable. Minute Chicken Noodles with no vegetables gives the old Manapua truck vibes. Trust Me!

Bittermelon with pork was the best. Food was hot and fresh. The bittermelon was cooked well and not overcooked like some places, perfectly seasoned. Enough for two meals. read more

This is a can't miss place!!! We found it from a YouTube vlogger when planning our trip to Hawaii and it is INCREDIBLE! We had the Oyster Chicken plate, which comes with white rice and mac salad, and the Chicken Plate Special, which comes with BBQ and Katsu chicken as well as white rice and mac salad for $11.50! The plates are HUGE and sooo filling! If you are visiting Aloha Stadium, this is the perfect place for some great eats!!! read more

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Restaurant is very small. We were able to sit inside. The gentleman who took our order was very kind and helpful. There are lots options on the menu, family was able to find something they liked. read more

Mark's Drive Inn - Mini beef teriyaki. - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

It's hit or miss taste wise, but that's just me. Did a pickup order a month ago and saw a skinned duck on the table in the dining area. Not my cup of tea but maybe people can stomach that. *shrugs* service is great though! Small, corner spot that's preferably grab and go. Very family style restaurant setting with max seating for 12. Had chicken katsu last week and it was okay...3.7/5. I'm a texture person. Once I chomp down on chicken skin or bone, I can't go on....like poor Celine Dion LOL support local. read more

Very reasonable prices and a LOT of food. Their special (chicken katsu/bbq chix mix) for $9.75 is well worth the price. They also have excellent Chinese food, from the salt and pepper pork chops, mapo tofu, or eggplant with ground pork. If youre in the area give em a try, youre sure to be pleased read more

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Best Salt & Pepper Porkchop ever! Boneless! Is $14.99 and worth it. Dine in or take out. 898.488.6796 read more

Mark's Drive Inn - Salt & Pepper Pork Chop. Best I've ever had! - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

First time ordering from here since the Pandemic. Previously, I enjoyed their chicken and pork cutlets and their lower prices then. Today, I ordered from here since I'm still searching for a good replacement for Aiea Chop Suey since their retirement, where my favorites were Wor Gau Gee Soup, no noodles, Minute Chicken Cake Noodle and Egg Fu Young to name a few. ~ Minute Chicken - Four stars for this alone, delicious, moist, juicy and the right amount of BBQ flavor. ~ Cake Noodle - Fried but not crispy. Noodles are chow mein, not thin Hong Kong type. Extra charge of ~$5.00. ~ Gravy - Packed separately as requested. Good amount of won bok and onion inside, but no taste. Really relied on the mustard and shoyu here. Service was fast. Ambience none. But, didn't expect it to be as it's literally a small local business. read more

Mark's Drive Inn - Minute Chicken Cake Noodle - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This was my first time trying Mark's and I was excited from all of the reviews. I tried to place a take out order via phone, but the line was busy for a while so I decided to go and place an order in-person. The line being busy gave me a hint that it was busy. When I got there, there were a few people dining in and 2 people in front of me. They were super fast and after ordering, the food came out within 10 min. I was so hungry I forgot to take a pic. I ordered the Chicken katsu and the BBQ chicken mixed plate. It was a huge plate, so definitely worth it. The chicken katsu was so crispy and juicy and the BBQ chicken has a nice ginger flavor. The mac salad was pretty good - not overpowering and it was pretty wet. I was super excited for this until I got to the rice. The outside of the rice was good, but the inner part was a bit chalky and dry. I think this was due to the rice being microwaved without enough water added to it. I didn't mind because I don't eat much rice and the chicken was really good. They probably keep prices low by reusing day old rice and reheating it, so this place is good to try if you can overlook the rice. read more

Mark's Drive Inn - Chicken Katsu and BBQ Chicken plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Their beef broccoli was really delicious. Portions were generous and the service quick and good. Very affordable for the portion size. I will be back for sure. read more

Food always tastes much so better when you can sit down and dine in. That was one of the things missing for a while now. So it's great that they have finally started to allow their customers to dine in again. Things like chicken katsu and lemon chicken taste so much better when you can eat it as soon as it comes out. Personally I am definitely a fan of their lemon chicken though I kinda wish that the sauce was a little bit thicker. read more

Affordable island plate lunches. Family owned drive inn with great service. My go to is the Loco Moco or Chicken Katsu Curry. read more

Mark's Drive Inn - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

They are serving take out only. You can call orders in, I didn't do this, but it was still a quick pick up. Walking in there is a table with hand sanitizer and a basket to put your payment in. We ordered mini hamburger steak and a mini mochiko chicken. I stepped outside to wait for my order since the space is extremely limited. I got my order quickly and when I opened it at home it was still piping hot. The chicken was crispy and juicy. I don't care for mac salad so I opted for all rice. The hamburger steak was 2 patties, so much food for a mini plate! Cost was very reasonable, less than $20 for enough for 2 people. read more

Mark's Drive Inn - Mini mochiko chicken, all rice, no mac salad - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Ordered a special combo plate that came with Bbq chicken and chicken katsu for $11.50. Also got a lemon chicken plate for $13. It came with Mac salad and bean sprouts. The prices went up slightly from last month, but that's true everywhere else. Portions are more than filling, and everything we ordered was yummy and flavorful. I really liked the lemon chicken (crispy and freshly made). And the lady at the counter was very courteous. read more

Impressively fast! I saw Lee K.'s review about this restaurant being near base and I needed to find uncle's favorite chicken katsu right after work. Thank goodness it wasn't busy when I got there. Thanks also to Michael C. for his reminder that it's cash only at this establishment. Pretty nifty that they have reserved parking right in front. As soon as I walked in, the employees greeted me warmly. I couldn't help but notice the good-smelling food too as they were eating late late lunch in the dining room. I placed my order and while I was paying, I heard the cook preparing my order. Just like that, uncle's chicken katsu was done. It was hot and fresh! I totally agree with Jodi T. as this restaurant serves HUGE portions! read more

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I was pleasantly surprised how tasty the food was and how much you get for the $! We loved the minute chicken on cake noodles! Definitely going back! read more

Been a Mark's customer for years now. Food is reasonably priced, always tasty & ready in 10-15 min. Usually order the "Spiced Beef w/ Bell Pepper" or the "Beef Tomato" but everything I've ordered has at least been a solid 8/10. Oh, and don't worry if the ordering process feels a little confrontational, there's just a slight language barrier so it's unintentional . Great family-run restaurant. read more

This establishment sells tasty food at good prices. I bought their chicken special, and it was a good deal. read more

Mark's Drive Inn - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Service is great.i would recommend their Shrimp Lobster Sauce in replacement of the shrimp and Vegetable. read more

Mark's Drive Inn - Shrimp and Vegetable... Needs more seasoning.... But Marks food is very nostalgic. Great food on everything else. - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Typical hole in the wall plate lunch mom and pop with chinese influence. Reasonably priced. If you're going to the swap meet its a nice option afterwards. Got the gau gee mein which you can only get in Hawaii. read more

Kind of a dive- but great Hawaiian style plate lunch and other Asian food. I had the fish combo, which had 2 pieces of fish, 3 or 4 shrimp, 2 large pieces of bbq chicken rice and mac salad. All really good. The chicken had a bit more skin than I like, so I took it off. Still great flavor. Mac salad was good, not amazing. My wife had orange chicken. It was excellent. Very tasty. We also had an order of egg rolls. The sweet and sour sauce was what you would expect. The tools were slightly over cooked but still crispy and good. Great place to go in a rush or if you want a plate lunch fairly cheap. Btw, cash only. read more

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