We checked out this place after a long day in town. The service was -amazing- I don't remember the name of our waitress, but she was extremely warm and welcoming. The food came out quickly, and was so good. I had laulau and the *best* garlic shrimp. The interior is cozy, nothing fancy but makes you feel comfortable and at home. Definitely on our list to make a regular stop. read more

O'ahu Grill - Garlic shrimp ala carte.... so much garlic and SO GOOD! - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Healthy Hawaiian grindz? I'll get back to this. Young's since 1951 Highway Inn since 1947 Helena's since 1946 Waiahole Poi Factory since 1904 Abigail Disney, you sit down. The old guard can't be beat when it comes to Hawaiian food. That doesn't mean that a new comer using family recipes, modernized to a more health conscious crowd can't make good food. It's just... well... Where's the FAT? 1. Laulau - huge pieces of fall apart tender pork bordering on dry. It is so well trimmed with only a tiny one inch piece of melting pork fat. The result, the luau leaves lack juicy porky flavor and the meat within, dry. Well seasoned but no salt butterfish. Waiahole Poi Factory remains the gold standard. 2. Kalua pig - Slow cooked finished with natural smoke. Well seasoned, good smoked taste with some astringent bitterness, more like Southern BBQ vs an imu. Somewhat dry. Again lacking fat. 3. Long rice - Very flavorful. Aggressively seasoned. The long rice, plump and falling apart from all the delicious chickeny broth. Lots of tender chicken. Clean chicken flavor. 4. Poi - Not for the uninitiated. Pronounced sour taste. Very thick and pasty (you need to water it down yourself making the portion very generous). 5. Haupia - Upfront coconut flavor that quickly vanishes. Lacks richness associated with coconut oil. Too much water added. Local service. Extremely friendly. Sistahs with smiles. Great for the health conscious but seriously, pork fat rules. read more

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To Go Order - Check your order before driving off. We ordered a 3 meat combo plate to go and arrived back to our AirBnB with a missing item. Verified on the receipt and indeed was missing an order. Parking is in a ticketed lot. For To Go orders, you have a 20 minute period of free parking before you're charged. Restaurant does not give out parking vouchers. Food was good. Portion seemed smaller than other places we have tried in Hawaii for same price points. Cashier helped us pick what to order and we went with her suggestions. read more

O'ahu Grill - Lau lau - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Hawaiian cuisine in Kaimuki, Honolulu... Dan O. is a rather quiet guy. When he talks, I listen. So - when he said, "Auntie! We should eat at Oahu Grill. Roz, Jo, and Brian went already! They all gave 5 star reviews!" K den... we go! A few of us gathered on a Monday evening. Some of us parked in the paid lot which is right in front of the restaurant. I parked on the street where metered parking is free after 6pm (and on holidays and Sundays). We entered the clean, comfy, pleasant environment and had excellent service by Hannah. A couple of the other staff (probably the owners) checked up on us, too! Everyone was friendly and welcoming! Our water glasses were filled without our asking! I ordered the 3-choice Combination Plate. It came with haupia which had a kanten texture. I wish that it was creamier instead of like a sturdy gelatin. The poi was fresh and helped to neutralize the fishiness of the lomi salmon. The tripe stew was more like a watery tomato soup. I'd rather have a thicker consistency with a bit of sweetness. The pork in the laulau was on the hard, dry side. It was a bit bland which is better than being too salty. The winner was the squid lu'au which was rich and packed full of squid chunks. Yum! Next time, I want to get the Daily Special... I'll aim for the Garlic Shrimp on a Friday. I'm looking forward to the potato crab pasta salad which is given with the Daily Special! read more

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My kiddos were getting a haircut and I wandered by the former Island Brewhouse to find Oahu Grill had taken over the space. A new eatery! So I go inside and get a takeout menu. It's pretty similarly laid out, with the counter right inside the entrance and tables scattered throughout. They do have some shelving with shirts and jewelry for sale, too. It's nice, but not anything special. After I pick up my kids I show them the menu. They decide they want to try the lechon kawali. We order 1 large plate with rice to share plus 2 scoops of rainbow sherbet, 1 scoop of haupia ice cream, and 1 scoop of coffee ice cream. I also order some ham hock soup (Saturday special) for my husband to take home. Let's start with the soup. My husband said it was mostly macaroni with little of anything else. Having had soup made with ham hock done well by both my grandpa and my aunty growing up, this was quite disappointing. My kids and my husband both said the lechon was just ok. My kids found it quite fatty and my husband said it wasn't terribly flavorful. This dish - and other entrees like it - come with poi or rice and haupia. Honestly, this sounds like a win for me, so I was sad about how that turned out. Kids said the rainbow sherbet was good, and I found my coffee ice cream to be nice and flavorful as well. But the haupia ice cream was lacking in flavor until about halfway through, when it suddenly began to taste like coconut. I'm not really sure how that happened. The quality of the ice cream overall seemed good otherwise. This restaurant is located right on a municipal parking lot that is incredibly inexpensive. But the credit card machines stop working more often than not, so bring small bills to pay. Will we return? Hard to say. I'd like to say we'll be back to try other dishes, but to be honest I'm a little scared. Prices are competitive and people seem nice, but it doesn't have the One Big Thing that makes them stand out - at least not yet. Hope they find it! read more

O'ahu Grill - Take out menu - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I first saw this New restaurant pop up on a Yelp email and instantly thought.. Genius! We needed an Authentic Hawaiian food eatery in the vast of all of the other ethnic food places in Kaimuki Town. Oahu Grill is located downstairs in the same building that houses several businesses in the Kaimuki Municipal, Earl Sandwich, Japanese Aki, etc. They have a simple menu with a different special dish daily, also combination plates with 2 or 3 entrée choices. If you're craving a certain item they have A La Carte dishes reasonably priced to choose from. Nothing fancy here just good grinds to give you dat Kanak Attack. I decided on the 2 choice combo with your choice of rice or poi, it comes with Lomi Salmon and Haupia automatically. My grindz was the Lau Lau and the Salt Meat Watercress Soup. The food came out really quick. If you like your Lau Lau with less leaf and more meat, this is your place. The Salt Meat Watercress soup was excellent, I just have to eat SMW when I see it on the menu. The poi was nice and thick, a little sour, just right. Oh, ya this place got Air Conditioning, so nice to eat in the AC in Hot Kaimuki. If you come during the evening and it's cool outside, you might want to bring a sweater. Did I mention that this place is BYOB? Well it is for now, Auryte! Very relaxing atmosphere with local tunes playing. Service is Excellent! So Local friendly if you know what I mean. This place is going to be on regular places to grind. Plus it's a Family owned business, so no brainer, Support Local! 5 Shaka's all the way. read more

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FINALLY. This place is here to stay! This location has been turning over every year or so but I think Oahu Grill isn't going anywhere! Seat yourself. Order from menu. Service was a bit slow during lunch but they just opened, and good food takes time. It's worth the wait, trust me. Good Hawaiian plate lunches in Kaimuki!! If you like Waiahole Poi factory you'll love this place. I don't usually like poi but I like theirs. And their smoke meat omg. And the laulau is good too. Everything is good here, unlike other Hawaiian food places (in Kapahulu). I'll be back! read more

O'ahu Grill - 2-choice plate with kalua pig and long rice - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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My grandpa owned a restaurant and would make Lau Lau with an in-ground authentic imu with pork that was not store bought but self-butchered. Eating his homecoming as a child really spoiled my taste buds for the freshest best quality cheese hamburgers and Hawaiian food. Oahu Grill really delivers the original style and authenticity of Hawaiian food!! We tried a smattering of dishes and they were all very good. The food was not salty (except the pork squash soup), perfectly cooked for flavor, texture, and tenderness. The poi stood up on its own! No watery bland poi but thick and smooth. They said they used to hand pound their own poi until the demand got to much and they purchase milled poi, but it's still great for the price. This is my new go-to place for Hawaiian food!! read more

O'ahu Grill - Poi so thick it holds it own!! - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Tried this new restaurant located in Kaimuki who served a variety of Hawaiian foods. On their menu is their daily specials which comes with 2 scoops of rice and 1 scoop of potato and crab paste salad. Also, they have regular plates all served with your choice of 2 scoops of rice or poi, lomi salmon and haupia. Mini plates served with 1 scoop of rice and lomi salmon. All items reasonably priced in my view which is always good for Hawaiian food. Arrived early for dinner but was told they ran out of smoked meat and pipi kaula... Double Ouch! With that said, I decided to go with their 2 entree combination of Lau Lau and Squid Luau. The Squid Luau was great as it was tasty and full of delicious squid. Yumm... Service was great from start to finish. Much Mahalo! read more

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You hungry for ono Hawaiian grindz? Then, head on over to Oahu Grill in Kaimuki. A "HOT" and "NEW" business that's bursting with...The best Hawaiian and local kine dishes! Support local...support small business...support family business! This new business is just that! John is the owner and chef of OG and his Ohana helps him run the business. Once you step foot into their restaurant, they treat you just like family. John takes the time to check on his patrons, too. What a nice touch! I just love that! Oahu Grill just opened a few weeks ago and it is booming with business! I recently heard about it and I've been drooling to come and eat here. Yay, my cravings were satisfied today. Thanks to mom and dad! They've been wanting to come here, too. We came to OG to celebrate my parents anniversary. It was the perfect place to celebrate their love for each other and their love for Hawaiian food. We were treated to the "BEST SERVICE" and the "BEST FOOD!" Omg, talk about walking out of there with a happy soul and happy opu (stomach). This place will make you feel that way! Because I felt good after my meal, I took a nice nap after that. Hee, hee, hee. This is what we call..."kanak attack!" Chee-hoo! I ordered: Two choice plate: comes with 2 scoops of white rice/poi; lomilomi salmon and haupia Kalua pig- smoky flavor with just the right amount of seasoning. Not over powering. I could taste the simplicity of the pig. Soooo ono! Squid luau- very creamy, generous amount of large pieces of tender squid and just the right amount of taste...yummy. Lomilomi salmon- yummy and not to salty. Haupia- delicious and a great treat to end my meal Side dish: ho'io (fern salad) a very unique pickled salad that is not served anywhere else, but here! You can only get this at a family luau. It was very tasty. Just the right amount of tang, sweetness and salt. The perfect balance of the three. So, if you are in the mood for some ono home style Hawaiian food, go to Oahu Grill ! You'll thank me for that! read more

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We came here in search of good Hawaiian food - and we were not disappointed! The laulau was tasty and filling with the right proportion of leaves vs pork. The pork was smoky and yummy, not too salty like some, it was just right. The lomi salmon was fresh and not too fishy, flavored just right. The Kalua pig also very good. The chicken long rice had that nice ginger taste and was delicious. Tripe stew was very tasty and yummy. The haupia was firm and coconutty. But the big surprise was the Lechon Kawali (crispy fried pork)! OMG, I never had anything like this - it had a thick super crunchy crust on 3 sides with juicy pork in between, and the combination of the crunch and the meat and the seasoning was amazing. I thought it would be like some Chinese fried pork but it was oh so much better!! All in all, this was a gem of a find, am putting in my phone for future visits. Highly recommended. read more

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First time here, will definitely go back. Food and service were great! Salt meat watercress soup and the crispy roast pork was spot on and very reasonably priced read more

Nice location for Hawaiian food. The location here has easy parking. The for is good and service is pretty fast. read more

Technically they're not even open yet they're grand opening isn't till oct 20. They had a small soft opening for friends and finally and people just started showing up after that trial. As soon as you walk in you're engulfed with the smell of their Hawaiian food as it's an open kitchen. I had a 3 choice combo which consisted of kalua pig, chicken long rice, squid luau, and salad. All were yummy. I ordered too much food and couldn't finish it all‍ most Hawaiian food places serve very small portions! Not the case here. read more

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We did takeout and I got Kalua pig, squid luau, lomi salmon and poi. Everything was so ooo good. My favorite was the squid luau. I will definitely go back again, read more

Good place to come if you want to eat Hawaiian food. I ordered the laulau (pork wrapped in taro leaves). It came with rice and lomi salmon (salted salmon with tomatoes and onions). Pros: -good food -quick service -attentive servers- my drink was refilled when it was getting low Cons: -n/a Other: -no validation for parking (parking was 75 cents when we had lunch- you can pay at one of the parking machines before exiting the parking lot). -you need a key for the restroom read more

O'ahu Grill - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Hands down THE BEST squid luau I've ever had. I can't say that I've tried every restaurant that serves squid luau but I've def had a handful and this place takes the gold. Also online ordering is super easy, service is friendly, and parking is plentiful! You don't even need a validation if you order online - just run in to grab your order since there's a 15 min grace period. Squid luau, laulau, lechon, crab mac salad - GET IT. You won't regret! read more

O'ahu Grill - Laulau + kalua pork combo and squid luau + lechon (+$2) combo. SO GOOD. The best squid luau I've ever had! - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Kama'aina place, hidden in a strip mall, no parking, WINNER. Local place with all the classics Lomi lomi, Lau lau, kalua, poi, katsu, mac salad etc. In classic Hawaiian style, the portions are HUGE. Aunty even gave us (group of 8) a few bowls of beef stew on the house because she just made some. I will go out of my way to stop here. read more

O'ahu Grill - Lau lau + kalua and lomi (2 combo) - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This was a happy surprise to have visited a lesser known -- but just as praiseworthy -- Hawaiian-owned and operated business serving traditional Hawaiian cuisine. They are very much known for their smoked meats and I can vouch for the quality and also the generous portion sizes of their Kalua Pig. Not only did I receive at least 8oz of perfectly smoked shredded pig, but it was so incredibly flavorful and juicy. The Lomi Lomi salmon was the perfect side dish due to it's freshness and subtle saltiness. It might have been lacking in salmon some, however. If you're looking for flavorful Hawaiian food without the fuss then look no further than this small shop, no less, in the Kaimuki neighborhood; an easy hack to avoiding the craziness at more well known locations. read more

O'ahu Grill - Lomi Lomi salmon - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We had some visitors from Japan and decided on Hawaiian since their knowledge of it was only kalua pig. I had laulau, chicken long rice combo. It was just OK. I don't want to say anything more. Given a choice, I would not go back. read more

Definitely, will return again. Got the 3-choice meal. Lau Lau had plenty of pork and tasty. Squid luau was perfect, not too sweet and not too bitter. Kalua pig was spot on. They don't skimp and my takeout was ready when I got there. Parking was easy and with a 20-minute grace period. Small business restaurants are struggling here, so was happy to find this place to eat. Several Hawaiian food places are no longer out there. Ono food! read more

1st Timer... Made a take out order for 4 people. Food was surprisingly tasty. Service was friendly and gave an Ohana vibe. Sorry, usually I take food pics... but was hungry. I'd return again. Location is between happy day and Moke. Below Himalayan kitchen. No parking validation, but if you're lucky, you could find free street parking after 6:30pm. Don't forget, if you're dining in... there's a sign that states to please seat yourself. There was a couple that was just standing and waiting... I said there's a sign to seat yourself. Everything was pretty good. The only thing I would ask is to make the smoke meat have a little bit more flavor. read more

O'ahu Grill - Just opened! So far... great customer service. Standby for food review. - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Got my order and first thing I see when I opened it up was a little roach/bug in my food. Yuck! Tried contacting DoorDash and they are no help of course, tried contacting the store and no answer. read more

O'ahu Grill - Bug in my poi - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Im a foodie and I'm visiting Hawaii from NYC. When I tell you I've been all over Oahu trying to find the best Hawaiian food - but nothing compares to THIS. O'ahu Grill is located in the back of the inside of a quiet strip mall in a quiet part of Honolulu - but the flavors are deliciously loud! I ordered the Kalua Pig. It came with a side of rice or Poi, a plain but smooth and creamy understated taro paste without salt, balancing the salted pig and side of Lomi Salmon (fresh tomato and salmon salad) which is also on the saltier side. The result is a perfect balance of salt, flavor, and texture. The Kalua pig was tender and juicy, not only the best pork I've had on the island, but the best I've had ANYWHERE. To top it off, they serve it with Haupia, a thick, square pudding that is refreshing and not too sweet made of coconut. This is a local spot, owned by a very nice family where some work as servers. They were very welcoming and gave me a sample of the Poi before I ordered after noticing it was my first time. Thank you so much for your attention! The service here, thoughtful and kind, is the cherry on top. read more

O'ahu Grill - Kalua Pig with salted fish and tomato on the side - rice - and poi, a starchy taro paste and a sweet dessert (coconut "Haupia") - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Great alternate place for Hawaiian grinds! At Kaimuki eatery heaven, basic lau lau, squid luau, tripe stew, pipikaula, fresh grilled fish, of course comes with poi, lomisalmon and haupia, got my 'fix' for Hawaiian food! read more

O'ahu Grill - Combination plate of 2 choices, squid luau and tripe stew!! of course poi was presented like a chocolate pudding or ice cream - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Food is awesome here! Pipikaula is a must! Kalua pig is a must! Squid luau another must! Service is great with the mother daughter team! So full but had to take home the haupia for later! read more

O'ahu Grill - Food is sooo good here that we don't have time to take photos! - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This place is amazing! A delicious meal for a great price! I was also SO impressed by how nice they are. We did take out, and were accidentally given the wrong order, but they handled it so graciously, and they had us keep all the food! A breakdown of our food: 1) laulau: has a high proportion of meat to leaves if you like meat 2) squid luau: SO good. Tied with helenas for best on the island! 3) poi: Reallly really good. I heard they're somehow connected to waihole poi factory? Don't know the details but I'd believe it based on how good their poi is! 4) chicken long rice: a bit too salty for me, I would skip this next time 5) smoked meat: chopped bits / slices of pork with a very smokey flavor. Personally I'm not a huge fan but my husband and mother absolutely died over this dish. 6) kalua pork: tasty and smokey but a bit on the dry side 7) tripe stew: I don't ever like tripe stew... this one is VERY tripey tasting. Don't get it if you're not a huge tripe fan 8) haupia: awful lol. They use a TON of gelatin. Overall, I very much recommend this place and will go back often!! read more

O'ahu Grill - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I really wanted to like this place, but we ordered takeout and it was the most disappointing. 13.95 for a tiny cup of chicken long rice is laughable. Maybe eating in the restaurant the portions might be bigger, but this was so small all we could do was laugh. read more

O'ahu Grill - Chicken Long Rice A La Carte - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Very good. Tried it for the first time yesterday. Had the mix laulau and lechon. It also came with fresh made lomi salmon and a slice of haupia. Other than being a bit pricey it was excellent! Support our local businesses because the Mayor, Governor and Lt. Governor are doing their hardest to put them out of business! read more

O'ahu Grill - Mix laulau, lechon with lomi salmon, chili pepper water, vinegar with onions and tomato and haupia. - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Hands down GREAT PLACE! Had family visiting Oahu for the first time and they wanted to try Hawaiian Food. So I went on a hunt as most places aren't open for dinner on a Sunday for Hawaiian food. A cuzzin of mine recommended O'ahu Grill. Anyhow, they went over and beyond to accommodate seating for 15 of us, and aunty was so kind to swap our entrees from both our tables between the adults and children, not to waste! We got Constant service from both our servers and up to the cook! Food was great, squid luau had generous sizes of squid, unlike any other place we've had before. My entire family including out-towners absolutely loved everything! Ohana pac's on the menu is a game changer and was perfect for us all. Highly recommend, they don't disappoint! Thank you O'ahu Grill for the hospitality, great food and we apologize for the water spills (2x) and the active boys. read more

Love this place! My family and I ate here on our last day before flying back to LA. Our server Kaylee was super nice and kind! She was fun to chat with. The food was delicious! Ordered my favorite things from the watercress soup, squid and beef lau lau, basically everything. I will miss this place and I recommend trying this place out if you want authentic Hawaiian food. read more

O'ahu Grill - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Went here for the first time and I'll definitely be coming back. The crispy pork with the vinegar tomato onion on the side is fireeee!

First time trying here and food was goooddd!!! I love the laulau. Wish I could get more lomi and rice though. One scoop rice not enough... but staff was friendly! Will try here again. read more

O'ahu Grill - Laulau, lomi lomi, and rice - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Oahu Grill was the meal of our trip so far. Christina was so sweet woth our four year old and brought him a small bowl of the special of the day. She also guided us through the menu to help us understand the local specialties. This should be a must stop for everyone who comes to Honolulu and is so refreshing against the tourist traps in waikiki. read more

We were given the suggestion to try O'ahu grill for really good Hawaiian food and they did not disappoint! Our hostess was so welcoming, especially since we are on vacation and had never been there before. She not only explained the main options but let us try a few of those options that we never would've tried if not explained to us. She also answered a lot of our questions about the food. It definitely made our visit feel extremely special! Beyond the wonderful service, the food was absolutely amazing!! Highly recommend and it is definitely going to be one of the many highlights of our trip!! read more

The food we ordered was good but the rice was lukewarm and the temperature of the food was not "hot"- I like my food temperature hot- the flavors were ok - I didn't feel like waiting in the hot sun for a table at Helenas -so I came here - read more

O'ahu Grill - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This is a really good place if you want to try authentic Hawaiian food! Service is really friendly too! I loved the coconut custard but i am not a fan of poi. The poi had a tang to it which I was not a fan of. The salmon salad had more tomato than salmon but the salmon flavor is so strong. The meat was good but in my opinion the coconut custard tasted better than the main dishes. I liked the Lau Lau leaves but the meat inside was a bit dry, some pieces had a good flavor of fat but others were quite dry. read more

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Great little spot for good Hawaiian food! Decided to try this place after reading the reviews and I'm sure glad we did. I ordered a combo plate with Laulau, Kalua pig, and luau squid with poi. Everything was delicious. Only thing I wish it had was an additional scoop of rice with the poi. I need some rice when I eat meat but also wanted to try their poi. I would definitely come back to try some of their other dishes. Current menu prices have gone up, see my photo for the prices as of April 2021. read more

O'ahu Grill - April 2021 menu - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

10/10 for authentic Hawaiian food. Kalua pork was...not as juicy as I was hoping but still very yummy. Chicken long rice was "the best chicken noodle soup" my brother has ever had (would order again). Lomi lomi salmon was veeery salty but perfect paired with a side of poi to balance it out. Finished off dinner with some haupia. Normally, I'm not a huge fan of plain haupia, but this was an exception! Perfect amount of sweetness. Best part of the meal was the super quick and friendly service. Our meals came out in 2 min and our server was so sweet. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant if you want some ono authentic hawaiian eats. I'm coming back to try their smoked meat next time. read more

O'ahu Grill - Chicken long rice, poi, lomi lomi salmon, and haupia - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Hawaiian food in Kaimuki! A lot of their business has been take out with the COVID-19. We made reservations and ate in. Nice big servings. We like the old school decor. Food was good Local Hawaiian . They have bee open about a year. Check it out when you have a craving!easy going friendly place. Let's keep helping our local restaurants! read more

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