Iolani's Plate Lunch

This place is always amazing. The mochiko chicken, guava chicken, and the pastele stew are always must orders. Life changing, try to get here early so options are not sold out!

Food truck that serves great tasting food. Portion size was great and the flavor was in point. Definitely will be back.

"Hawai'i has often been called a melting pot, but I think of it more as a 'mixed plate'-a scoop of rice with gravy, a scoop of macaroni salad, a piece of mahi-mahi, and a side of kimchi."-- Alan Brennert, HonoluluDriving up to this little cart in a nondescript tiny lot next to a flower shop doesn't really give you the impression that you're in for something special... ...BUT YOU ARE. There is LOVE in these plate lunches. There is ALOHA in this food. A few bites of the PASTELE STEW will having you hollering ONO and MAHALO witih every bite. There's pork cubes in a mildly tangy tomato based sauce with some olives, and achiote (I think). My favorite thing on the menu. The Mac salad is the best I've ever tasted. Friends - there is potato in there. There is some hard boiled egg in there. There's the usual mac, mayo, and shredded onion in there. There's probably secret ingredients in there. And its all balanced perfectly. The GUAVA CHICKEN is 'gazmic. The KALUA PORK is delicious. The dude who owns the cart is a WHOLE VIBE. Seriously - Get the Pastele Stew. It is incredible. The closest thing I've ever tasted that might be similar is my mom's Filipino Cocido. Apparently it has Puerto Rican roots, and got filtered through a bunch of Hawaiian grandmas to become the delicious dish it is now. Effing magical.

So I seriously stock them on IG to see if they're open! I drive 20 mins to pick up food. Lunch or dinner.. doesn't matter. Something about their food is so comforting. And the owners, hands down the nicest people ever! Located in a corner on their own. Easy parking, on 82nd. Look for the flower shop!

Absolutely the best Hawaiian food in town! No question about it. The owner is extra awesome, and his food makes your soul smile! If you crave the best, this is da spot!!

Guava chicken & mochiko chickenNeed I say moreGreat service, nice chatting with him. Do yourself a favor and get food from here. You won't regret it!

Favorite Hawaiian plate food in town, hands down. PRO TIP: You've gotta follow his IG page though, his hours are wonky. So check his IG before you head out to make sure he is open. He closes when food runs out (it's a popular place, so it happens) and he closes when things come up with weather or personal life. That being said, more than worth it for the extra effort to get this food in your belly. His chicken is like crack and his Mac salad is our favorite. The portions are also huge. You really cannot go wrong! Parking is easy, service is fast, the music he plays is A+. Now go get you some Iolani's.

Amazing food!!!! Love that the portions are so big especially in this economy. 10/10 would recommend

Wow...where do I begin? Food was ONOLICIOUS! I was immediately transported back to the islands after my first bite!The owner/cook was friendly and chatted with us about Hawaii as he was preparing our food. He thought we were from the islands since we were asking questions about the Pastele Stew. Told him about our favorite place for Pastele Stew on Oahu. Now for the food...We ordered 2 mixed plates. One with Lau Lau and Kalua Pork. The other with Pastele Stew and Mochiko chicken. Portions are generous. The two combos fed 3 of us and we had leftovers for the following day. Hubby loved his Lau Lau. He said it was the bomb! I wouldn't know since he didn't share. My favorite was the Pastele Stew. It's hard to find good Pastele Stew even in Hawaii. The only thing missing was Chicken Long Rice. Mahalo for the awesome Hawaiian food! Definitely will be back!

Delicious! Huge portions, enough for two meals. Best Kalua Pork in town. Service was great. I love the food. You won't be sorry you tried it.