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Vol. 1 · No. 1Est. 2026

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Hukilau Cafe

Hukilau Cafe is a Laie plate lunch spot on Oʻahu, known for loco moco, chicken katsu and chicken. Two scoops rice, macaroni salad, and your choice of protein. The definitive Hawaii comfort meal. Da Plate Lunch Index ranks it on local votes — Oʻahu residents who actually eat here, not visitors rating it once.

More on Oʻahu: Plate Lunch · Chicken · Loco Moco · Chicken Katsu

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