The Record · Honolulu, HI · Plate Lunch

Plate Lunch in Honolulu, HI, ranked by the locals who eat there.

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Editorial picks

№1
Helena's Hawaiian Food
Kalihi
“2025 Hale ʻAina Gold for Best Hawaiian — the James Beard-honored Kalihi shop open since 1946. Pipi kaula short ribs, kalua pig, lomi salmon; Menu D eats like the definitive mixed plate.”
№2
Rainbow Drive-In
Kapahulu
“Frolic readers' #2 loco moco (14%) and the island's defining drive-in since 1961. The mixed plate with gravy and the BBQ steak plate are the local lingua franca.”
№3
Highway Inn Kaka'ako
Kakaʻako
“2025 Hale ʻAina Silver for Best Hawaiian — the Toguchi family's 1947 Waipahu original went to Kakaʻako with laulau, pipi kaula, squid lūʻau and poi intact.”
№4
Liliha Bakery
Liliha
“Frolic readers' #1 classic loco moco (21%) and Best of HONOLULU 2025's Best Bakery winner. The charbroiled patty and brown gravy at the counter is the benchmark most Oʻahu diners are chasing.”
№5
Richie's Drive Inn
Kalihi
“Frolic's Best Kalihi Plate Lunch top pick — Carl Shiroma's definitive Kalihi call for the boneless chicken plate with gravy.”

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