Papa Ole's Kitchen

"All the way on the Northshore side of the island. Past all those tourist places, heading into a close nit community. You'll find this restaurant of good Ole island comfort food. One of the must stops, if you're shooting the cruise around the island. Make sure you bring cash as they are cash only. Bring a chair to eat in the parking lot because they sure do get busy."

"A straightforward, cash-only spot serving authentic Hawaiian plate lunches. A friend recommended it, and it lived up to the hype. A definite must-stop on every return to the island. Don't miss out on the Big J special – it's a game-changer!"

"Papa Ole's Kitchen offers an exceptional Hawaiian-style plate lunch that is a hit with the locals. Be sure to arrive early to beat the lines, and remember to bring cash. The standout dishes here are the unique and delicious peanut butter rolls and the mouth-wateringly tender ribs. A true gem for anyone craving authentic Hawaiian flavors!"

"Eat here for GREAT food at an unpretentious restaurant! We are tourists who wanted to eat lunch at a local favorite and found this place. All the reviews are right! Papa’s is kind of a hole in the wall since the kitchen is in a strip mall and the dining area is picnic tables on the sidewalk. Don’t let that stop you from coming to this fabulous place! I had the Aina Loco (moco loco with mushroom gravy) & it was a flavorful masterpiece. My wife had the Teryaki Chicken which was tender & tasty. We chose to eat on the beach rather than at the outside dining area. The beach is only a couple minutes away & it somehow made the meal even better. We got the “mini” versions and both dishes were more than enough for our hungry appetites. Thank you for a great meal! FYI: there was a sign saying that service was slow due to staff shortages & waits could be up to 45 minutes. We only waited a few minutes but they weren’t terribly busy with only a handful of people awaiting orders. If you want to avoid any waits during busy times, call your order in before going."

"Papa Ole's = amazing food. I wish I could live on those sauce-encrusted benches right outside of this fine hole-in-the-wall establishment. Bless those sweet gentle souls that worked tirelessly to bring me the finest of plate lunches. They are Angels. Garlic Chicken? 10/10. Pulehu Ribs? I cleaned the sinew off the bones, they were that good. Teri Beef and Teri Chicken were both excellent. Roast Pork with Brown Gravy is the runt of the litter in terms of flavor, but it's still better than 90% of offerings from other places. Be sure to call ahead and order before going. There's usually a bit of a wait. But it'll definitely be worth it."