This place is a local favorite. It’s like a deli customized with Hawaii’s Japanese favorite foods(Okazuya style). A lot of people get a meal or a quick bite to eat because the prices are so affordable versus a traditional restaurant. The food is made daily hot and fresh. And just to note, there’s a minimal amount of seating. So take out is recommended. There’s lots of free parking, and you might want to Google map this place because it’s on a side street.
A very small local Japanese restaurant. Love their food! Very traditional old school Japanese food! Price is unbeatable! Very very cheap, nothing is more than $3 on the menu. Most of the food is $1-2! Love their fish cake, fried fish and fried chicken! A lot of local people come here to buy food, not a lot of tourists. Although food is a bit salty, you can order more rice that will balance out. Highly recommend!
An absolutely wonderful place for Okazuya style food. They have an awesome selection to please everyone in the family, group or party!
I have been coming here over 30 years and have always been pleased by the quality of their food! Whether Catering for a Party, or grabbing a meal to share at the Park or Beach, the Hilo Lunch Shop is an incredible Choice!
This place was awesome definitely one of me favorite, it’s easy to share the food and great for long days on the road.
Great place to pick up early morning bento before work or a drive along the Hamakua coast. Prices are good and the food is home style tasty.
Have come here since I was a kid. Best place for bento style food for field trips, beach trips, picnics, or just plain old bfast. I go every time I visit home and get the works for a reasonable price. Got my husband into it and now he looks forward to it whenever he's visiting with me. :) Because of the price, we always get a lot to take home to share with my grandparents. It's best fresh but still delicious as leftovers. I'm hungry all over again. Lol.
The food was good. I was there on a Saturday around 11:00 and there was a line out the door.
I went with my daughter she frequents this lunch shop, she says she likes it better than some of the other Korean lunch shops.
I haven’t been here in years and the food is still great. I’ve always ordered the cone sushi, Musubi, and tempura shrimp. They have lots of other popular options and usually have a line (food is deliciously consistent in flavor). Get there early before they sell out on the popular items.
Such a great deal. Their prices are unbelievable, but get there early as the line gets long. So worth it though for the local and homemade taste.
We stumbled upon this place looking for lunch, and it was a winner. Amazing tempura, crispy and light. The Mac salad had potato, probably the best version I've had. Don't be too intimidated by the line, it's well worth it
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