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    Tutu's Place

    4.0 (11 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 3:30 pm

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    Kahlua Pork, rice, mac 'n cheese, sweet potato and (forgot the name) of this sweet coconutty thing).
    Debby F.

    This place is located at the Bishop's Museum (great tour). I'm glad we split our lunch, as it was a LOT of food! The pork was tender and moist. Service was super friendly. Prices are really reasonable, compared to downtown Waikiki area!

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    Nadine C.

    Lunch inside of Bishop Museum in Kalihi, Honolulu, Hawai'i... Tutu's Place is connected with Highway Inn... so, if you like local style food, this is a good place to visit. Note: "Tutu" means grandmother, although there is no "t" in Hawaiian language. It's actually kuku, instead of tutu, but tutu is the more common term. PARKING: we went on a weekday, so there was a lot of free street parking. If you park in the lot, it's all paid parking. Residents of Hawaii get half off on the parking price. Usually, everyone pays to get into Bishop Museum. We told the receptionist that we were going to the restaurant and they waved us in. We walked through the air-conditioned gift shop and entered the next building. Inside Tutu's Place, the children were having a great time - pounding on the toys and dressing up! There was a cheerful ambiance! The furnishings were quite beautiful and felt Hawaiian-ish! Service was efficient and included some Aloha Spirit! Order, pay, and pickup at the counter. Seat yourself on a first come, first served basis! We both wanted Luau Squid, but it's only served on Fridays and Saturdays... shucks! I got the Hawaiian Plate anyway, which turned out to be a good value! The kalua pig, rice, lomi salmon, sweet potato, and haupia were just right!! Yum yum! If I went back, I'd go on a Friday or Saturday for the luau squid... LOL... or just go to Highway Inn! Haha!

    Jim C.

    It's like dining at your friend's house. Lots of children. Voices of friendship all around. It's a new spot from Highway Inn. Same kind of food. A reduced menu. Same great flavors.

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    Ordered shaved ice and banana bread took 45 minutes to get it to our table. Ridiculous would not recommend this place at all.

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