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Local Family
Please go to the following links for the different restaurants in this section:
Da Big Boy’z: Zippy’s for so many things – teriyaki NY steak and fresh fish plates, mushroom and Zippy’s omelets, chili, zip pacs, and macaroni salad; Kenny’s for small, island reef fish, deep-fried and served whole with eyes bulging and fins flaring; The Alley for an original experience and original local-style dishes.
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Local-style comfort foods and "call-me-auntie" waitresses abound at places like Kenny's Drive-Inn in Kalihi.
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If you want to see the style of restaurant local families have historically gone, this is your section. Not too cheap, not too expensive, but just right for a sit-down meal where you can relax and not worry about impressing anyone. Included here are some truly nostalgic eateries that go back to our grandfather’s time, before the advent of large chains and fast-food outlets, when these types of restaurants were king and supreme! These days, they are where older generations read morning newspapers or gather amongst friends, children run through the aisles, and young families quietly enjoy their meals anytime mom and dad don’t feel like cooking, still dressed in comfortable lazy-afternoon attire.
You can’t help but get emotional over the recent closings of some of these history-laden establishments, such as KC Drive inn, which first opened its doors in 1929. Their famous waffle hot dogs, peanut butter shakes, and old-fashioned, home-style cooking was so familiar to us islanders that it seems we kinda took the place for granted until we realized one day that it was gone - just like that! The same goes for Columbia Inn, formerly known for their delicious saimin, fried noodles, and large breakfasts. These were the kinds of places that still served jello as their standard dessert. So cute!
| A very economical, very delicious teriyaki NY steak plate from the much-loved local institution, Zippy's. |  |
