Plate lunch & local food · Japanese · Kalihi
Ethel's Grill
Kalihi hole-in-the-wall (1979-2025) known for Japanese-local plate lunches.
Known for
- Mochiko chicken
- Ahi tataki
- Oxtail soup
Open alternatives nearby
Alicia's Market
Poke · Plate lunch & local food
Family-run Kalihi market and deli back in its original Mokauea St spot after a fire; known for poke and roast meats.
0.4 mi away
Nisshodo Candy Store
Shave ice & dessert · Japanese · Bakeries & malasadas
Century-old Kalihi mochi shop making traditional Japanese sweets; chichi dango often sells out daily.
0.5 mi away
Rainbow Drive-In Kalihi
Plate lunch & local food
Second Rainbow Drive-In, opened 2018 at School and Houghtailing streets with the Kapahulu menu.
0.7 mi away
Yohei Sushi
Sushi · Japanese
Traditional sushi bar in Kalihi's Kokea Center strip mall; 2026 Hale ʻAina Best Overall Japanese Gold.
0.2 mi away
Musubi Cafe Iyasume
Japanese · Plate lunch & local food
Takeout musubi and bento shop on Kūhiō Ave at the Aqua Pacific Monarch; part of a small Honolulu chain.
4.9 mi away
Nico's Pier 38
Seafood · Plate lunch & local food
Harborside Pier 38 seafood restaurant and fish market; nightly live music listed through 2026.
0.7 mi away