Hawaiian food · Plate lunch & local food · Waipahu
Highway Inn Waipahu
Original Highway Inn, a Waipahu Hawaiian-food restaurant dating to 1947; relocated within Waipahu.
Hours
We haven’t confirmed current hours. Check the restaurant’s website or call before you go.
Known for
- Kalua pig
- Laulau
- Beef stew
- Squid lūʻau
Awards
- Hale ʻAina Award · 2026 · Best Hawaiian · Silver
- Hale ʻAina Award · 2025 · Best Hawaiian · Silver
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