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Restaurant Insider with Anne Lee
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ANTHONY CONSILLIO
It’s hard to find local mom and pop restaurants still going strong, but St. Louis Drive In has
been in operation for 60-plus years in the heart of Kaimuki. Named after a well-known private school across the street, owner Wayne Akimoto, along with his daughter Chelsea, operate this popular eatery, getting up at 3 a.m. every day to prep a busy day of hungry patrons that await. These homemade recipes have been handed down for gen- erations — portions are large, pric- es are reasonable and the flavors are big. I shared a few plates with Wayne as he shared the history behind this restaurant, and how he keeps it still going strong till this day.
AL: How did you get started in this industry?
WA: I needed a job while attend-
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St. Louis Drive In owner Wayne Akimoto and Anne Lee pose with the Super Japanese Plate Deluxe, Green River and Seafood Bento.
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Anne Lee
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ANNE LEE
speaks with St. Louis Drive In owner
WAYNE AKIMOTO