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The concept behind Kuhio Grille can be traced back two generations, when Grandma Sueno Araki would use the extra taro leaves from her Waipio Valley farm to make and sell laulau as a side hustle. Now, her granddaughters Erin, Shannon…
Treat everyone in your household to a mini Hawaiian-stye luau with a Kuhio Grille Ohana Meal ($50) that features three of the eatery’s famous 1-pound Laulaus (cut in half), kalua pig and cabbage, white rice, potato mac salad and haupia.…
ANNE LEE speaks with Kuhio Grille co-owner LAUREN ARAKI Fans of local food have flocked to Kuhio Grille for Hawaiian dishes and massive plate lunch faves since 1995 when it opened on the Big Island. A location in Kaimuki followed…
Sisters Lauren, Erin and Shannon Araki grew up around food. Their grandma Sueno would make laulau from their home in Waipio Valley on the Big Island, and their parents Sam and Nellie opened up Kuhio Grille in Prince Kuhio Plaza…
Dad wanted to do as a more local dish, using taro instead of potatoes,” Araki adds. Local eaters love good fried rice, and Kuhio Grille’s Famous Fried Rice ($8.99, full order; $6.99 half order) definitely fits the bill. It’s made…
ANNE LEE speaks with managers SHANNON, ERIN and LAUREN ARAKI One thing that makes Hawaii’s culture stand out is the aloha spirit that fills each ohana. This aloha spirit is even more enjoyable when shared around a good meal. Whether…
Here’s a bit of sensible advice for your first visit to Kuhio Grille in Kaimuki: Save room for dessert! Though it’s almost impossible, try to resist finishing every bite of your entree, because when you’re finished, your server will ask…
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