While in Hilo, eat like a local and grab a gravy burger. It's exactly how it sounds, with a hamburger patty covered in gravy. Ohana Foods has a deli counter in the rear corner to the left as you enter the store. The burger was homemade and the buns was toasted. The gravy was excellent and I wish had ordered a side of gravy for dipping. The fries here are the best I has had in a while and the mac/potato salad didn't disappoint. You can find your Costco and even Walmart items here. This will save you a trip all the way to Kona for the island's only Costco. The employees are friendly, but the food items are prepared fresh so there is a wait. Browse the store and pay for all your items at the cashier by the entrance. If in a rush, there is grab and go items, along with a self serve soda fountain behind the register area. read more

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This place is like a mini mart with a secret take out window in the back corner. We ordered the Galbi plate and smoked chicken sandwich. The Galbi plate is legit here. Good portion. Good flavor. Tender meat. We grabbed some drinks for the AirBnB and it made the perfect low budget dinner. read more

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Solid 4.5. Unassuming kitchen towards the back of the convenience store, this place pumps out your favorite local grinds at an affordable price. The wait time is a little long and there were only 3 folding chairs for available seating, but honestly well worth the wait. You can also order ahead online BUT it seems like you can only do so for the next day, don't expect same day online order. We got the fried chicken drumettes with Korean dipping sauce and the kalbi plate; both were absolutely great. Chicken was crispy and moist, the kalbi was well marinated. If you're getting the tossed salad option, get the poppy seed dressing, trust me. Oh and upgrade to fried rice! The Mac salad was alright, but beware huge chunks of potato. Affordable options for build your own sandwiches either hot or cold, as well as your usuals like burgers and fries. Order with the back kitchen, pay up front. read more

Ohana Foods - Fried chicken drumettes with Korean dipping sauce - Delis Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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While looking at plate lunch joints in Hilo, I came across a pic from Ohana Foods which made my eyes pop out of my head!!!! What was that pic of ??? Korean Frrrrrrried Chicken Drumettes plate from Ohana Foods in Hilo. To top it off, I see a great review from my Yelp buddy - Bruddah Jarrod A., shoots den' I sold! I go chance 'em!!! "Ohana Foods" kinda reminds me of a place I went to on Maui called - "Uptown Kitchen & Food Mart", where the business is a gas station/convenience store, and in the back of the convenience store is an actual take out food joint. After looking at da many pics, and reading Bruddah Jarrod A.'s review, I figah if I go here, garans I gotta chance dat Korean Frrrrrrried Chicken Drumettes plate! Da plate comes with a GIANT scoop of white rice, and a choice of toss salad or mac salad (I got da toss salad). What can I say about da grub??? Da GRINDZ was as advertised! Da pic of dat Korean Frrrrrrried Chicken Drumettes plate looked Awesome, but when a Bruddah get one chance for actually eat da plate.........all I can say is, Bruddah Fran get da GRINDZ!!! Those drumettes was broke da moufth ono!!! The chicken was made fresh, but the wait time was minimum. I got (6) wonderfully deep frrrrrrried drumettes, and da star was dat Korean sauce...........da Korean sauce is so awesome, good on rice, and even salad. Maybe I go bathe in dat Korean sauce & make me smell good too! Lol! I'm so glad I made da time to stop by at Ohana Foods! I didn't need gas today, but getting a drink & plate lunch from Ohana Foods......no can go wrong! read more

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I'm visiting from Oahu and was looking for a place to eat. Thank goodness for Yelp! We dragged our niece who lives here too. The place is basically a gas station, mini grocery store and take out. The lady working the cash register was super friendly and helpful. Unfortunately the guy who took our order wasn't - very short answers and impatient. It wasn't busy either. I was hoping the Yelp reviews weren't lying. It didn't take very long for our order to come - chicken katsu, boneless BBQ chicken and loco moco bowl. A different worker who called us was a 180° difference - very friendly and thoughtful! The katsu was perfectly made. Lightly crusted, but most importantly, not soaking in oil. My wife's BBQ chicken was very flavorful. No overpowering saltiness. The rice was SPOT ON! Perfectly moist! Our niece's loco was ono with a homemade patty, but the egg was too well done (yoke almost cooked through). I would definitely eat here again read more

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Good food with quick service. Plus side is that it's in a service station so drinks are abundant

Food is pretty good here and they have some good weekend sales on Kirkland items. No driving to Kona

Food always Onolicious! The staff friendly & kitchen crew attentive to patrons waiting! Nice the grill is in a store in case need to p/u last minute goodies! Area is clean & neat! read more

Convenient location. Daughter loved the shrimp tempura, cooked just right. Burger could use some seasoning or option to add sauce. Would probably be more efficient to allow customers to pay ahead, rather then wait for food, then wait in line again to pay. read more

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Didn't want to cook tonite so I stopped to get two bowls. While I do appreciate the kind service and relatively good prices, my order left more to be desired. Ordered a loco moco bowl and a chili bowl. Even though i ordered a sunny side up egg, it came to me over/hard. It's no secret that these patty's are not homemade and I was ok with that. It's just that both the gravy for the loco and the entire chili portion was super super salty. I know us local folks like salt, but this one was beyond salty. I was not able to finish the chili...$8 donated to Ohana foods, I threw out most of it. Just too damn salty. read more

Ohana Foods Kawailani is my go to spot in Hilo town!!! If I could give this place six stars, I would. I came in hungry and left fully satisfied and ready for kanak attack with a nap and pillow Let's talk about the steak: perfectly seared with a gorgeous crust, juicy on the inside, and seasoned with intention--not too heavy, but just enough to enhance the natural flavor of the beef. It had that deep, savory richness you only get from a proper high-heat sear and a quality cut. Now for the grilled onions: sweet, smoky, and tender, with just the right char. They weren't just a topping--they were a flavor upgrade. Every bite of steak with those onions was a little moment of magic. The white rice deserves a shoutout of its own. Fluffy, not sticky, and cooked to perfection. It soaked up the steak juices like a pro and balanced the plate beautifully. Service truly captured the aloha spirit, the vibe was relaxed, and the food came out hot and fast. You can tell they care about what they serve and it shows If you're looking for comfort food elevated to the next level, this steak plate is it. I'll be back. Probably tomorrow. Maybe even later on mum mum some dinner tonight read more

I'm unsure who worked last night when my partner and I stopped by for an ice cream fix, but we appreciate the Aunty working the cash register. She embodied the aloha spirit and gave me all the reasons to return for specific grocery needs, a quick bite from their kitchen, or a snack/drink. Thanks for making our night! read more

The Ohana Foods location is a really great neighborhood store! Ever since it has been there, they have provided much needed items at all times of the day. Over the years owners have come and gone but it's a great place to pickup ice, or snacks and beer. I have seen some good reviews about their takeout window, so I decided to do "the test" - a cheeseburger deluxe! The first problem... I called and was put on hold so fast that I didn't realize I was on hold.... Well, I was right up the road, so I drove there faster than they could pick up. The ordering window is on the far left by the big freezers. I placed my order and was told I would be notified when it was finished. Then the wait began..... when it seemed too long, I asked and they seemed really irritated that I asked. They told me that my order wasn't finished. OK so I waited and waited and waited. My wife and I sat down on some crates after looking around and waited... I saw a number of brown paper bags sitting on a shelf. My wife asked about our order and was told "it was there". I don't know how long it was there. Whatever OK, now to the burger. Honestly it didn't seem "char broiled". It seemed fried and the lettuce and tomato seemed like it was lying around in a bin or something. I bought 2 of them, one for my Mom and she said it was not very good. Just ok. I thought so too. I was very disappointed because I expected better. When I went back to Honolulu, I got a Wendy's single and it was a lot better. I think that pastrami sandwiches and other specials must be a lot better. But this is my review of their cheeseburger deluxe. read more

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The Korean pork was moist and tender, rice was cooked perfectly, and Mac salad was not bad at all. My husband had the hamburger steak (home-made not frozen) with grilled onions and lots of gravy. Can't go wrong for $12.89 per plate! read more

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Excellent service and staff. Always love ordering from them. I can wait. Never a long wait. And love the food. Big Tipper Don read more

Very sketchy setting in a gas station. I don't know I would trust a gas station pre made food. Neighborhood was sketchy.

Another win for food at convenience stores! Menu is posted daily on instagram with its daily specials, window to order is to the left when you walk in, portions are generous, people are friendly and food is soooooo tasty. I got a sumo sized plate of chicken katsu (sooo moist on the inside and crisp on the outside) yum! and korean pork.. the marinade of this was delicious!!!! Sooo good even later in the day! Highly recommend and will return again!! read more

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Traveling from out of state, food was delicious and hot! Would love if we had one of these gems at home = )

I called Ohana Foods on Kawailani St. in Hilo on Thursday afternoon and was told that their kitchen was too busy to take phone orders. So since I live less than two minutes away I drove over there. When I got there the place was completely empty and I was the only customer. The two kitchen workers were just standing around talking. I thought that's strange, this is too busy? I ordered my food and it was done in about 15 minutes. I actually believed the girl on the phone and had expected to encounter a bustling business lol. read more

My favorite is boneless Korean chicken plate with brown rice and toss salad. Generous servings and super tasting ... as us guys from Maui would say ...some ono! Friend suggested the curry dishes so that's on my list for my next visit. read more

You can't get a plate lunch for these prices anywhere anymore. So glad that Ohana Foods still serves quality food for affordable prices for the people of Hilo. Ohana Foods is the last place to get plates of food before heading up Waiakea Uka. I love the sandwiches with lots of fresh veggies. Dad loves the teri beef plate. Burgers and other plate lunches are delicious too. Good portion sizes. Service is always good. Order at the window, wait for your food, then go pay at the register. Parking lot has lots of cars since there's a gas station too. Just be nice to others. Being considerate, and patience goes a long way. read more

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Rude lot attendant old angry lady yelled at me while I was feeding my baby. I payed for gas and I was feeding my baby while waiting for my family to get food. I was literally there for 5-10min after filling up I was checking my car for a road trip. She yelled loud and with a big gesture "you guys going to get gas or what!!!" A normal person would say hello and ask. I assume she was having a bad day. I wont support a business with rude customer service. The spam masubi was dry and old. The items inside is all over priced stuff from costco. read more

The hidden gem tucked up Waikea off ainaola for the best local grindz. They got the plate lunches, burgers, and special items for you to choose and enjoy. So head n down and enjoy read more

Customer service & food was amazing love the community and convenience of having a stop shop!!

I was kinda hesitant about this place since it's inside a gas station store! Drove 10 mins away from my hotel and I was hungry and nothing else was open. I ordered the fried chicken wings with rice and side of French fries. I couldn't wait to eat cause I was hungry drove back to my hotel and ate it like no other! The crips of the fried chicken were tasteful! MUST TRY! Would definitely be back here again read more

I recently started a new job nearby. I stopped by Ohana Foods to grab a snack on my way to work and was surprised to discover that they have a kitchen in the back of the store. So I took a chance and came back that afternoon and ordered a hot pastrami sandwich on multi grain bread. It was awesome. Then I learned you can call in your order and they will have it ready at the time you request. Double awesome. I've tried the Katsu chicken with double rice and it was delicious. I try to order something at least once a week. They also have daily specials. If you call the store you can find what the special is for that day after 9am. It's a hidden gem. Oh and the staff there are super friendly and welcoming. The Good: Friendly staff and great food from their kitchen. The Bad: Parking sometimes can be tricky.. Chances I'll be Back: Yes!! At least once a week. read more

Checked out this place during a trip to Hilo, and the restaurant is inside of the grocery store. The deli is tucked away in the back left side of the store, kind of hidden. When I went there was a couple of people, and the wait time was about 15 minutes. I got the single loco moco, and it was okay. I liked the gravy and over easy egg, but the patty was pre made. Overall I really liked my experience. read more

Good food but I've been put on hold and forgotten about way too many times when trying to call in my order...best to just place your order with the kitchen read more

Authentic as it gets! Loved the food ! Best food on the island(trust me I checked ). I had the pork belly and my husband had the wings. The Fried was extremely flavorful, a must try ! read more

Super friendly and helpful staff everything you need in one stop....delicious plate lunches, sandwiches snacks, drinks groceries. Daily food specials and weekly grocery specials.... read more

I live nearby so I was very happily surprised when I tried their food. The Pastrami sandwich was perfect. The Boneless Korean chicken was superb. The Kalbi ribs were GREAT, all 3 times, so far. I've started to check their menu online so that I can see what the specials are. ONOLICIOUS food read more

I made an online order and specified a certain pick up time. I was just getting ready to take a shower when I got the text that the food was ready 45 minutes early. I had to drop everything to go and get it early. The fries were soggy and the Ono tasted like cardboard. I learned where not to go if I want good food that wasn't prepared 45 minutes early and that I won't buy from them for quite a long time. Overall ruined my evening. read more

Good food, friendly staff, plenty of variety...back of the grocery store...great service...

The charburger deluxe was a slapper, also got the loco moco katsu chicken plate was B-B-Bussin, the service was amazing very nice folks!!!! read more

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The food was very delicious and I will order it again., I love the chowder. It warmed up my stomach so good it's so good

The takeout is reasonably priced, consistent and tasty. My favorite is the Korean barbecue pork and hamburger steak with onions. There's also a small market with all the essentials. Recommend. read more

Great plate lunches , love the char on burgers. friendly folks. Good prices. Market items have good prices also. Just glad it's close to house. read more

Great location to serve the residential neighborhood. Grocery prices are comparable to stores and some items are actually cheaper. You can purchase Costco bulk items for a slightly higher price but don't have to drive and pay for gas. Decent take out food with good sandwiches read more

Picked up a hamburger deluxe and Korean fried chicken drumettes from Ohana foods. Delicious homemade burger with fresh toppings. Excellent Korean fried drumettes plate. The chicken was fried to order, fresh and hot. The Korean sauce was served in separate containers (2) and was very tasty. Friendly service at the kitchen and checkout counters. We'll definitely be back and try out their other plates, burgers and sandwiches! Their meal prices are very reasonable too! read more

These folks are the best. Great tasting local food, customer service is 100%. I live nearby and frequent the store and buy plate lunch regularly. Thank you for the well trained and courteous staff you've hired! read more