Vol. 1 · No. 1Honolulu, Hawaiʻi · Mauka of KalakauaEst. 2026
E komo mai —
ranked by locals — not Yelp tourists
Four islands · Mom & pop only · Photos required
The Best-Of DeskRanked by locals · not Yelp tourists827 joints
The Definitive Ranking
The Best Plate Lunch
in Hawaiʻi
Two scoops rice, macaroni salad, and your protein — the definitive Hawaiʻi meal.
ranked by weighted local score — classics first
By island: Oʻahu 76 · Maui 286 · Hawaiʻi Island 334 · Kauaʻi 131
- 14.9local
Helena's Hawaiian Food
Kalihi · Oʻahu
- 24.9local
Mitsu-Ken Okazu-Ya
Kalihi · Oʻahu
- 34.9local
Cafe 100
Hilo · Hawaiʻi Island
- 44.8local
Side Street Inn
Kapahulu · Oʻahu
- 54.8local
Rainbow Drive-In
Kapahulu · Oʻahu
- 64.7local
Ono Hawaiian Foods
Kapahulu · Oʻahu
- 74.7local
Tasty Crust
Wailuku · Maui
- 84.7local
Hawaiian Style Cafe
Waimea · Hawaiʻi Island
- 94.7local
Pono Market
Kapaa · Kauaʻi
- 104.6local
Ethel's Grill
Kalihi · Oʻahu
- 114.6local
Koloa Fish Market
Koloa · Kauaʻi
- 124.6local
Mark's Place
Lihue · Kauaʻi
- 13
4.5localHighway Inn
Kakaako · Oʻahu
- 144.5local
Ted's Bakery
Sunset Beach · Oʻahu
- 154.5local
Da Kitchen
Kahului · Maui
- 164.5local
Aloha Mixed Plate
Lahaina · Maui
- 17
4.4localTip Top Cafe
Lihue · Kauaʻi
- 184.3local
Tex Drive In
Honokaa · Hawaiʻi Island
- 194.9local
Roberto'S Grill
Captain Cook · Hawaiʻi Island
- 204.9local
Kaaloa'S Super Js
Captain Cook · Hawaiʻi Island
