September 17, 2017
Kahai Street Kitchen
Moiliili-based Kahai Street Kitchen is known for offering gourmet entrees in plate-lunch form. Located on the corner of Coolidge and S. King streets, this local eatery makes it convenient to get local-style comfort food at reasonable prices. Customers even have…
August 20, 2017
Kahai Street Kitchen
It may take a few more minutes to receive your order at Kahai Street Kitchen than is the case at a typical plate-lunch establishment, but don’t fret — the cuisine is worth the wait. Executive Chef David Yamamoto explains that…
July 23, 2017
Kahai Street Kitchen
By Stephanie Kim A plate lunch is the ultimate lunchtime meal in Hawaii. It’s the perfect combination of food — usually with scoops of rice and salad (macaroni or garden) along with a main entree — that will fill you…
June 25, 2017
Kahai Street Kitchen, Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant
In a recent hunger-inducing conversation with fellow foodie and Dining Out contributor Lynsey Beth Futa, she perfectly described lap cheong to me as “the Chinese version of bacon.” I couldn’t have said it better myself, considering the sweet-and-savory sausage, like…
May 28, 2017
Kahai Street Kitchen
It’s no secret that hole-inthe-wall plate lunch spots are some of the most adored eateries in Hawaii. One place that ranks particularly high is Kahai Street Kitchen on Coolidge Street, known for serving up local favorites with a gourmet spin.…
April 23, 2017
Kahai Street Kitchen
Named after its original location in Kalihi, Kahai Street Kitchen relocated to the corner of S. King and Coolidge streets in Moiliili last year, serving its signature gourmet Pacific comfort food. “I try to kick it up a notch and…
February 19, 2017
Kahai Street Kitchen, Mac 24/7 Bar & Restaurant
Oahu’s budding restaurant scene offers so many exciting flavors to try, but if it’s comfort you’re looking for, there’s nothing quite like sticking to what you know and love and dining on some old-school flavors that never go out of…
January 22, 2017
Kahai Street Kitchen
One may view plate lunches a little differently after making a stop at Kahai Street Kitchen (KSK). Here on Oahu, most expect white Styrofoam plates containing items such as rice, macaroni salad and a protein of sorts, but Kahai Street…
December 18, 2016
Kahai Street Kitchen, Plumeria Beach House
Perhaps it’s the fact that some of the newest bars and restaurants are giving kamaaina access to Mexican flavors like they’ve never had them before, or maybe it has something to do with the dominance of street foods on the…
November 6, 2016
Kahai Street Kitchen
Typically made up of a meat entree, two scoops of rice and macaroni salad, plate lunches are especially unique to Hawaii’s culture. Make a visit to Kahai Street Kitchen and you’ll be in for a plate lunch like no other,…
