Elevated local-style plate lunches with options like chicken katsu, braised short ribs, and daily specials, served with sides like hapa rice and potato mac salad.
Custom catering for events and groups, offering our signature dishes in bulk for offices, parties, and gatherings in Honolulu.
Convenient walk-up window ordering for takeout, with options for food delivery to enjoy our meals at home or work.
Comfortable indoor and outdoor covered seating for enjoying meals on-site, with a casual, welcoming atmosphere.
Creative sandwiches, burgers, and items like fish tacos, made with homemade fries and fresh ingredients.
This restaurant is across the street from a park and a Long's. Street parking as a bank is nextdoor with their own parking lot. Has exterior walk up window to order and pick up. Indoor seating (seats for 15+) and outdoor covered sidewalk seating (seats for 10+). Very helpful staff and great food items like different types of Loco Moco plates (review menu), local plates and sandwiches, etc. Average prices. I am returning for sure with more people next time . . .
Wow! I got their special “Chicken Breast with Asparagus” with 2 sides of broccoli to sub for the rice and it’s absolutely amazing! The broccoli isn’t just steamed plain, it also has some garlic seasoning taste. Out of all the places I’ve been during vacation, this place definitely blows all others out of the water. The wait was a little long, but they were busy and it was honestly worth the wait. The girls at the window were so very nice and apologetic for the wait.
I've ordered from this establishment off and on since they were located in kalihi. Recently my coworkers and I ordered takeout from here. Their elevated plate lunches were good but seem alittle different this time. I got the poutine chicken katsu. I enjoyed it, but the amount of poutine and cheese on the katsu seemed sparse. The hapa rice is just half brown/half white, also felt like a letdown. My coworkers got the combo plate and the braised short ribs plate. They agreed it was good. My other coworker on the other hand ordered fries and hamburger. All of us tried the fries agreed it tasted old, like its been sitting out for awhile. Two of us recall the taste of the fries being very crispy and seasoned...it was disappointing this time. I believe this is a one-off situation. Normally the food is delicious and savory. I still believe its better to go here than Rainbow drive inn or L&L drive inn.
We got today’s special Turkey and it was SO DELICIOUS. Turkey was juicy and tender, the stuffing was savory and amazing. Potato mac salad was very very good, we recommend you to try it. We also got traditional fried rice and it was delicious and fragrant. We hope we found this place earlier!!!!!
If you're looking for local style plate lunch that tastes great and affordable, you should come to Kahai kitchen! There's so many options available especially if you are a meat eater. They also have cheaper and smaller lunch options called university mini plates for students. When you arrive you will make an order at their window (drinks are limited) and if you are dining in you can choose whether you want to eat at the outdoor picnic table or air conditioned tables inside. I had their fish tacos and homemade French fries. They were such a highlight of my day. Parking is limited, because there is barely any street parking nearby and I'm sure it's very popular during lunch hours.

Elevated local plate lunches and catering with a modern twist in Honolulu.
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Kahai Street Kitchen brings a fresh, elevated approach to classic Hawaiian plate lunches and local comfort food. Located in Honolulu, we specialize in creative dishes like poutine chicken katsu, braised short ribs, loco moco plates, and daily specials, all made with quality ingredients. With a walk-up window for quick service, indoor and outdoor seating, and reliable catering, we serve locals, students, and visitors seeking delicious, affordable meals. Our friendly staff and commitment to savory, satisfying food make us a standout alternative to traditional drive-ins.
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