The large menu has original names that are fun to read out loud. My party of four ordered the “Crackhead” Chicken plate, the Korean short rib plate, the chicken teriyaki bowl, and Da Mento “F–kin” ...

Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. When you want a kanak attack-inducing plate lunch, look no ...

As my brother said on our way to Boulder this weekend, “It’s pretty hard to fuck up a plate lunch.” We were driving to check out 8 Islands, an eatery that specializes in the uniquely Hawaiian culinary ...

Plate lunches are unique to Hawaii and usually consist of macaroni salad, two scoops of rice, and a protein of beef, chicken or fish. The history of the meal goes back to the 19th century, when ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Look closely, and you may notice L&L Hawaiian Barbecue plate lunches are more colorful! Instead of two scoops rice or mac salad, now you can get a side of steamed or mashed ...

You’re reading the Food Scene newsletter, Helen Rosner’s guide to what, where, and how to eat. Sign up to receive it in your inbox. There’s something almost ritualistically precise about the Hawaiian ...

Oahu is known as the “gathering place” for good reason – it’s the home of the state government, the financial and business center and nearly three-quarters of the state population – and it’s where the ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - There are many ways to measure the impacts of inflation on household budgets, but there’s one indicator unique to Hawaii. Plate lunches. Alicia’s Market in Kalihi is famous ...

I live in Oahu and think the island has some of the best food in Hawaii. My top restaurants in Oahu range from authentic Hawaiian eatieres to trendy fusion places. Visit Insider's hub for travel ...