A tiny, no-frills plate lunch counter in Hilo serving generous, home-cooked Japanese-Hawaiian plate lunches at prices that haven't changed much since the 1970s. The regulars — city workers, teachers, and construction crews — fill the small dining room for the saimin, rice plates, and daily specials that represent the best of authentic working-Hawaii food culture.
Tip: The saimin with roast pork and the daily mixed plate are the house classics. Cash only and quantities are limited — arrive by 11:30 AM for the full menu. This is pure, unpretentious old Hilo.
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