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    Sae’s Hot Plates

    4.0 (29 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 7:00 PM

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    Jerk Chicken with cabbage and mac.

    Forgive me up front... I started eating thru it before thinking about taking a picture. I wasn't expecting much but was pleasantly surprised by the nicely seasoned cabbage, acceptable mac and cheese, and tender juicy jerk chicken. A little pricey for a food truck but I'll give them a pass since the taste of the food made me forget. Give them a try!

    Sae's Hot Plate food Truck.
    Justin R.

    Recently I visited HAFB and was lucky enough to run across the Sae's Hot Plates food truck. Southern cuisine is my favorite and they offer many instances of it on their menu. I had the catfish plate and chose Mac and cheese as my side. The menu price was $16 but I ended up paying over $30 for basically a plate of Mac and cheese and 1 catfish (two halves/ fillets). It was rather expensive for the amount of food. Nothing really jumps out about the fish or the Mac but they were solid, but maybe I tried the wrong item. The service was decent and the delicious berry lemonade wasn't even on the menu. The berry lemonade tasted like the koolaid people make in the southern continental United States! It was certainly perfect. If you have time to wait, aren't a penny pincher, don't care for large main portions, and enjoy koolaid, this is your place! I'll go back whenever I see them! Check it out and let me know what you think!

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    The food is good and always hot but they are really slow. I waited an hour for food. I used most of my break just waiting.

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    The restaurant is so good.. I am not lying. I have no words to say but it is one of my favorite restaurants..

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    7 years ago

    Tried their soul food and turned out to be the best I've had on the whole island!! Lots of different items to choose from.

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    Price too expensive for no reason, fried chicken is crispy but does not taste anything special.

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    Heaven’s Soul Food Cuisine

    Heaven’s Soul Food Cuisine

    4.5
    (60 reviews)
    8.2 mi
    $$

    If you're just looking for the cliff notes the food is good but a bit pricy…read more With that out of the way I decided to try this place after seeing the sign and checking out the yelp pics. I was surprised to see the place pretty empty on a Friday night around 7. I went to the bar to order take out and the guy working was really nice and took my takeout order. I will say it smelled amazing in the restaurant. Food took about 10 mins to come out. The catfish was great, two pretty big pieces very well seasoned. The Mac and Cheese and Yams was also pretty good. I will say the Mac tasted better than it looked and I only say that because at first glance it didn't seem to have much cheese but I was wrong. The corn bread tasted good but was dry. I warmed it and added some butter and that didn't trick. The only thing I personally wasn't a fan of was the greens. They weren't necessarily bad but like Keith Lee says I don't know if I'm their target audience. They tasted a bit sweet and there was something else in the seasoning that I wasn't a huge fan of but couldn't quite put my finger on. I almost forgot the plate came with "yellow seasoned rice" which is under the fish on the Mac side. Honestly it's a free inclusion so not super fair to judge it. Everything in the picture was about $47 bucks. In my opinion that's a bit high and I'm guessing that's because it's in Waikīkī. I definitely plan to go back especially to try the Happy Hour, and I'd like to dine in to see how that goes.

    Takeout dinner from Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. Heaven's Soul Food Cuisine (food truck) was two trucks away from Chicano's taco truck, across from the Convention Center. We were right there, so I ordered a Smoked BBQ Rib plate. It came with 2 sides. We chose Baked beans and Green beans with smoked turkey. Service was very friendly and efficient! I believe that they worker said, "I appreciate you!" Wow! That's very nice of him! We took the plate home (it was too windy to sit alongside the busy sidewalk) and discussed the tasty ribs, sweet (molasses?) Baked beans and yummy green beans with smoked turkey. Mmm! I would return and get the catfish plate, Po Boy sandwich, and walking tacos!

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    Catfish Plate $26 - DELICIOUS! Sides: baked beans, candied yams, mac n cheese
    Catfish Plate $26 - DELICIOUS! Sides: baked beans, candied yams, mac n cheese
    Catfish plate ,collard greens ,rice,French fries fries

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    Southern Love

    Southern Love

    4.7
    (396 reviews)
    6.8 mi
    $$

    I had read about Southern Love in an issue of Honolulu magazine. I had wanted to try them for a…read morewhile, and since I was flying solo, I thought, why not give myself a little southern love....LOL! Finding them can be a little tricky. But once you do, there are four parking spots right in front. If you can't get one of those, it's street parking. The owners are really nice! The wife told me to sit wherever I wanted and I chose outside on the patio. I ordered Da Meat Combo plate. A well-seasoned pork chop. An old school fried chicken leg you'd think your grandma made for you, so good! And two tender delicious barbecue ribs! The cornbread was great! They were out of collard greens, so I opted for the mac n cheese. Me: Which one, potato salad or barbecue beans? She: The potato salad is more tangy, we add a little mustard, and the beans are more on the sweet side... Me: I'll take both, please. This rounded out my meal! I also had the fresh squeezed lemonade. And for dessert, a real hard choice, the peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream. This was a great way to end my meal. Such a wonder place to come to! Looking forward to returning! Mahalo Southern Love!

    Catfish was cooked to perfection!…read more Fast friendly service. I sat at the bar and had a catfish po' boy sandwich served with chips and a sweet tea. I wanted to try dessert but was too full. Will I return? Yes! Next time for the dinner menu and peach cobbler. Mahalo!

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    Catfish Po' Boy Sandwich and Catfish N' Grits
    Catfish Po' Boy Sandwich and Catfish N' Grits
    AMAZING Chicken Biscuits & Gravy $17 Brunch Menu Only

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    Kindred's Cookout

    Kindred's Cookout

    4.2
    (6 reviews)
    7.5 mi

    Kindred's Cookout = Soul Food Done Right…read more If comfort food had a love language, this would be it. Kindred's Cookout is the kind of place that reminds you why Southern food will always have a chokehold on us. I went straight for the Southern fried chicken & shrimp with mac and cheese, and let me tell you--every bite hit. The chicken was perfectly seasoned, juicy on the inside with that crispy, golden crust that actually crunches. The shrimp? Fried just right, not greasy, with bold flavor that stands on its own without needing sauce. But the real star of the show--for me--is the Cajun fried catfish. This is my personal favorite and for good reason. The seasoning is on point: spicy, smoky, and flavorful without overpowering the fish. Crispy on the outside, tender and flaky on the inside--exactly how catfish should be done. You can taste the care and experience in every bite. And the mac and cheese deserves its own moment. Creamy, cheesy, rich, and comforting--no shortcuts here. It's the kind of mac that makes you pause mid-bite and nod in approval. Kindred's Cookout isn't just serving food, it's serving heart, heritage, and serious flavor. If you're craving real Southern comfort with bold Cajun flair, this spot is a must. I'll definitely be back--and I already know what I'm ordering again.

    Smashburgers with soul. This spot brings that backyard cookout energy with flavor to match. Super…read morejuicy patties, buttery buns, and the fries are seasoned to perfection. Chill vibes, quick service, and you can taste the love in every bite.

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    This there terrible kitchen, and even worse chef's!!
    This there terrible kitchen, and even worse chef's!!
    Chicken tamale plate only served on taco tuesdays check menu to see if available that night

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    Chicken tamale plate only served on taco tuesdays check menu to see if available that night
    Moores Soul Food  Kitchen

    Moores Soul Food Kitchen

    3.9
    (16 reviews)
    11.5 mi

    Mmmm... Delicious!!…read more The wife and I caught a quick glance of Moore's Soul Food Kitchen truck while they were parked at Geiger in Ewa Beach. It was the first time we saw this truck, so we both couldn't help but be curious about the goods.. especially my wife lol. First off, the owner was super cool! Being that my wife is from Louisiana, every time we hit up a soul food spot, she asks where they're from. Today, we learned that the Moore's family is from Florida and have been in Hawaii since the 80's. Since we already had an early lunch, we weren't tryna get too crazy on the ordering as I typically do. My wife decided to try the chicken wing plate which came with 10pc chicken wings and fries. After debating on the flavor choice, we agreed on chipotle mango. When the owner hand delivered the plate to us, she asked for our honest review... and here it is!! Haha! FIVE STARS! :) Happy to report the wings and fries were amazing!!! Loved the homemade sauce that the wings were tossed in. I was expecting a little kick after catching a scent of hot sauce, but they weren't spicy at all. I appreciate the naked wings too btw. They were so juicy and flavorful, and I love when my food is piping hot! Excited to try other offerings and even other flavors of wings. Hopefully more menu items are available the next time we stop by. Today there were a few things marked SOLD OUT. As far as hours of operation and locations, the best thing to do is follow them on instagram (which I don't have), but calling their number to check the schedule is another option. Hope you love it!!

    Came here one Wednesday at the Ewa beach location and I was very disappointed. Ordered the chicken…read morewing combo with fried and a small size of mac and cheese. The wings had NO flavor!!! It's like they just deep fried it without any seasoning or flour. Then they just threw buffalo sauce for flavor. The fries were frozen fries that you could get from your local grocery store. Nothing special. Hand cut fries would have been a lot better. The mac and cheese is a big zero. No taste and it wasn't the best kind of cheese. As a "soul food" restaurant, I was very disappointed. I've been to a lot of soul food places and a lot of them stand out in a good way. They marinate there chicken, and fry it with flour, they hand cut the fries and fry it with peanut oil, and lastly they scratch make the mac n cheese. Saldy this restaurant failed to put more effort into their food. Which is why im giving them a big fat ZERO. Only put one star cuz I have to. I won't be coming back.

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    Food truck is at Waipahu High School today

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    Food truck is at Waipahu High School today
    Lacoy’s

    Lacoy’s

    4.9
    (82 reviews)
    11.5 mi
    $$

    I met these incredibly fun people through this FB food page, and we've been meeting up to eat at…read moredifferent places whenever I'm in town. One of them suggested Lacoy's and since I had read about them through the page, I also wanted to go too! They open at 11:30 and you can drive through this gate, when it's open, into the parking lot. My crazy @$$, drove along the side of the building and went to where they were. The owner, Shawna, told us we needed to wait in the parking lot. LOL! When she said they were ready, we ordered the shrimp and the bbq chicken. Since it was Wednesday, we got the special which came with all the sides. The chicken was sooooooo tender! The shrimp were nice and crispy! Loved the mac n cheese and those greens with the bacon... Soooooooo good! Nice butter corn and cornbread! Oh, and we got lumpia too...and you need to go early or they will be sold out! Shawna also gave a sample of the shrimp and catfish while we were waiting. That was really nice of her. This is one of those not so hidden gems worth driving to! If you're on your way to the North Shore, make a stop and grab some lunch! You won't be disappointed! Mahalo Lacoy's!

    Everytime I go to Lacoys the good is perfect! Service is the…read morebest! I love their Poboy sandwiches.. so crispy and pastele lumpia are the best! Love the special sauce that comes with them. Garlic fries are huge! Husband loved the smoked chicken with the bbq sauce!

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    Catfish nuggets with gandule rice and corn. Two different sauces that make the nuggets oh so delicious!!
    Catfish nuggets with gandule rice and corn. Two different sauces that make the nuggets oh so delicious!!
    Lumpia
    Lumpia
    Deep fried cat dish plate with gadule rice

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    Deep fried cat dish plate with gadule rice
    Ray's Café

    Ray's Café

    4.4
    (968 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$

    Need a great take-out meal for a great price? Ray's will not disappoint. There are a few tables,…read morebut the beauty of this place is that you're not paying for the ambiance, you're paying for delicious no frills prime rib, and if you're lucky, lobster tail too! We ordered the prime rib & 3 lobster tails special for $69.99 and fed three people (one is a smallish person). We ordered a back-up plate lunch with the smoked ham steaks that we barely touched, because we were so full. Most prices are under $30, and they have a great breakfast menu as well. Even though it was a busy day, our food came out in just a few minutes. Glad this place is still around. Can't wait to go again next time I need a cheap protein boost!

    The food is always great here and plentiful. The service is friendly and with a neighborly feel. I…read moresuggest eating in as it's always better right off the stove. It's a "hole in the wall" type ambiance. But when the quality is this good for the money, ambience takes a back seat. We went on a day that missed out on the best prime rib in the state. Those days are Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. And you best get there before closing cuz they run out fast! They also have the best pork chops I've ever eaten and those too run out early. We got there late on Wednesday and had the NY steak. It was a great size and tender cut with asparagus. It was excellent. We also had the chicken but was no longer crispy as we had takeout and didn't get to eat it until a couple of hours later but the flavor was good. Parking is street only so you best find a side street and park as it's busy. They deal in cash only! **** Most all plates come with a salad and rice.

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    Pork chop & mushrooms, side of fried chicken
    Pork chop & mushrooms, side of fried chicken
    Side salad for prime rib

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    Side salad for prime rib

    Sae’s Hot Plates - soulfood - Updated August 2026

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