Hawaii- Plate Lunches Oahu

Going to Honolulu on the island of Oahu was always a treat, in my teen years, and beyond, it was Honolulu for events such as the University of Hawaii Wahine Volleyball games, golfing, friends and family, shopping because Maui lacked what Oahu had. Rock concerts, my cuz Dwight would get us tickets to some of the greatest rock acts to grace this earth, Rush, Ozzy, Yes, The Police, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Bryan Adams, and many others my brain cells are dead, can't remember too hazy.

But there was one thing back in those days, and even now, that is a must to go and eat, it is Rainbow Drive In, it is a totally local food place, the typical plates are found there on a paper plate in a pie box. Pictured is a mix of rice, mac salad, BBQ Beef, Mahi, Fried Chicken, eat this and you'll go to sleep. 


3308 Kanaina Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96815
808-737-0177


Local food is very simple, other plates you have to get is the Curry Beef Stew, Shoyu Chicken, Loco Moco, Boneless Chicken with Gravy, Teri Beef, Chili and Rice, Pasta Salad, or a Slush Float with Ice Cream.... This is an institution, don't go to any place if you're in Waikiki, go here and get that local experience right off the bat... feed the birds there too.