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    Richie's Drive Inn

    3.5 (471 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Regular Beef Stew
    Derek Y.

    Haven't been here for years, New Owners. Try the Chicken Mushrooms which everyone talks about, it was good, they give a lot of food. They also have a Drive Thru too. If you're in Kalihi. Give this place a try. Aloha, Derek

    Boneless Chix plate, substitute brown gravy with teri sauce all over.
    John N.

    Here we go. Richie's is back for me and I'm so glad. The test was the boneless chicken plate, no gravy but Teri sauce all over. 4 humongous chicken with awesome breading. The flavor has a little more pepper flavor now but nothing wrong with that. Mac salad is back the way I remember it. Overall very satisfied with this plate as it is 100% better than the last one I had. The employees awesome as usual, the take out microphone still scratchy but it's part of the experience. Thank you Richie's keep it up. Support this place. Aloha

    WhenUinDa5-0 B.

    Richie's is not gourmet plate lunch. But it's good plate lunch, a staple in Kalihi where you get massive portions, local dishes, mac salad, rice, awesome service and the added plus of having a drive thru There loco moco & chicken cutlet are my favorites.

    Dan A.

    It's been a long time since I've been to one of the iconic local plate lunch diners. They even have a drive-thru. I drove to Kalihi - usually their hours are from 600a till 900p everyday except Sunday when they close at 300p. Small parking lot in the back with a couple of stalls adjacent to their side entrance. Prices are excellent...two choice mixed plates are $13. I got their regular ( they have a mini ) Loco Moco Plate. It was nostalgic: from the hamburger patties to the brown gravy with mushrooms. I had eggs over easy. Melona slushie was fantastic as well. Service was good and the wait time was a bit over ten minutes but they were busy - I went just after 600a - and had a huge call-in order.

    Sheri M.

    This place holds special memories while growing up and going to school. Still a great place to come and eat some nostalgic plate lunch at great prices. Service is always pleasant and friendly, although the ladies working here have changed, still a great place.

    Boneless Chicken plate
    Ryne T.

    I heard good things about Richie's Drive Inn so today while in Kalihi I decided to stop by. Lots of parking but I chose to use the drive thru. They have this makeshift intercom positioned outside that I could barely understand what the nice lady was saying. I ordered the boneless chicken that came with rice and Mac salad covered with brown gravy. I couldn't wait to get home and try it. It was a full plate that could crave even a big guy's appetite. The chicken was good, I wish had potato salad but all in all I enjoyed my lunch. Local drive inns are getting scarce so support local.

    Judy C.

    I remember during my dating days the other half talks about the saba plate, when we would drive pass Richie's, he grew up Kalihi side and would always get this plae. His childhood memories of Richie's. I didn't get to try the Saba plate that he loves so dearly. I believe they have new owners, when we visited recently to try the special combo plate he asked about the saba plate, told him sorry, no Saba plate, I don't see it on the menu. During the Summer, when I saw an Instagram reel from (@Tommy Eats) on their meat jun plate, had to give it a try, we went actually two days in a row. My hubby the meat jun snob approves! $12., can't go wrong in this economy for $12. meat jun plate. The portions are a great size. Comes with rice, mac salad. The only thing missing is the kim chee which we I had some in the fridge. This is winners! We wanted to try the mixed plate 2 choice @12.99 next time, I picked one item and the hubby picked one. My choice was the pork adobo and other half got the pork chop loco moco. The verdict: the flavor was there for the adobo but the meat isn't as tender. The other half did not like the pork chop or the mushroom gravy ( good thing I asked for gravy on the side which is an extra charge for the container) I requested for brown gravy, maybe should get the lighter one. hehe. Richie's is sorta nostalgic so don't judge a place by the look of it. They also have drive thru, pretty cool for this take out place to have a drive thru. I used the driver thru when I came back the next day for meat jun plate. Service was great, staff/owner are friendly! All in all, overall rating 3.5 stars, I would come back for the meat jun plate for the hubby, maybe try the other selections for the mixed plate combo. Now I have to surprise the other half with a saba plate!

    Loco moco w/ sunny side up eggs
    Maria B.

    My family likes eating there. My son loves their cheese burgers! Prices are very reasonable & service & staff are always nice.

    Mix plate, Pork Adobo and Shoyu Chicken.
    Paul H.

    Food was good & a fair price and service very quick. Cute little child came by the counter worker to ask mom a question, for help. Very casual ambiance with piles of boxes around, looked like dry goods supplies. I'd come back again.

    Kanani C.

    Richie's is a place where you can get consistently decent food at a good price. I love the drive thru, even though i can never understand what the lady says. But as long as I say my order, ive always gotten my correct food. So why just 3 stars? This is a picky reason, but when I ask for extra gravy, it means I like gravy. So when there's only gravy on top, it's not enough. But I understand that there may not be enough room to put gravy on each layer of meat. But it sure would be tastier. The other reason for the not 5 stars is because handful of times, the meat is dry (hence why I always order extra gravy).

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    Jim C.

    I'm giving it a 3 star. They always get lots of people dining because it has good value. The prices haven't gotten crazy here. You won't feel like you're breaking the bank. The ladies are vocal in the back. They're having lots of fun. The service is good. Friendly, patient. The dining room feels old, tired. Look up at the air conditioner and there's a forgotten dust filled filter. My boneless chicken plate was tasty. Lots of gravy. I enjoyed it.

    Mandoo
    Chloe O.

    From going here since I was little and still ordering plate lunches for work. Gotta love Richie's!! This place has been around forever and I would hate to see them close. Such a staple spot in Kalihi. Switched it up today and went with the meat Jun with a side of Mandoo. Everything taste so good.

    Needs a clean clean out dining room
    Gerald P.

    Remember Richie's from the past, high school days, Came back and heard all the hype on the original recipe for their gravy coming back. Since coming back. having been in the mainland the past 40 years. I've been on a Hamburger Steak mission to find the best plate on Oahu. Got a mini & sorry Richie's your commercial food service grade patty doesn't cut it. The brown gravy does! Over the white rice & even on the mac salad it was delicious! The patty if homemade would definitely be a big improvement w/ quality meat. Three other eatery's have you trailing by far! I'm sure your other plate lunches are far better. Service is always top notch , by the girls & always a place to comfortably eat inside. Still like Richie's Drive Inn.

    Renovated inside with cool a/c 9/6/17

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    Been coming since I was a kid food is always amazing nothing like supporting a local favorite

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