Hawaiian Drive Inn

Local Hawaiian plate lunch chain with generous portions of chicken katsu, kalua pork, loco moco, and two-scoop rice plates at everyday prices.

Hawaiian Drive Inn on San Pedro Road in Daly City offers a satisfying tour through Hawaiian plate-lunch favorites. Chicken katsu, barbecue chicken, teriyaki short ribs, and kalua pork give the menu several distinct starting points. We like the mixed plates, which make it possible to combine crisp breaded chicken with grilled meats instead of settling on just one preparation. Loco moco pairs hamburger steak and eggs with brown gravy, while garlic shrimp and fried fish bring seafood into the selection. Rice and macaroni salad provide the familiar plate-lunch accompaniments. For a smaller bite, musubi comes in varieties including Spam, chicken katsu, and Portuguese sausage. The appeal is the range of hearty combinations in a casual format, with enough variety for a repeat lunch stop or an easy take-home dinner.