Top pick1$Anna Miller's Restaurant
Pearl CityยทAmerican Restaurant
Classic, family-friendly diner serving American fare, breakfast & housemade pies around the clock.
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Pearl City doesn't always get the spotlight, but this stretch of central Oahu is packed with the kind of local, comfort-driven Hawaiian food that residents actually eat every week. I pulled together this guide covering 10 qualifying spots in Pearl City โ from counter-serve Hawaiian plates to poke shops and old-school local diners.
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Kehau's Kitchen is a no-frills counter spot known for Hawaiian staples like kalua pork, while Zippy's Pearl City is the classic island chain locals turn to for chili, stews, and late-night comfort food. For fresh fish, Paradise Poke Hawaii and Poke On Da Run Shop are popular neighborhood picks for grab-and-go poke.
This list combines the area's best-rated spots into one curated guide. Keep an eye out for the NateEatsHawaii badge โ it marks the places our editors have personally been to and recommends, so you know exactly which spots come with a first-hand stamp.
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Kehau's Kitchen is a well-known counter-serve spot for classic Hawaiian plates like kalua pork, and Zippy's is a beloved island chain for local comfort food. For poke, Paradise Poke Hawaii and Poke On Da Run Shop are popular neighborhood choices.
Counter-serve and takeout spots like Kehau's Kitchen and the local poke shops tend to be the most budget-friendly way to eat Hawaiian food in Pearl City. Zippy's is also a reliable casual option for affordable local plates.
Yes โ this guide is refreshed as ratings on NateEatsHawaii change and as new spots open in Pearl City. Places our editors have personally visited are marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page.
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