CuisinePlate lunch
Price$
Neighbourhoodkapahulu
The dishPlate lunch with two scoops rice

Tip: Lunch peak 11:30 to 13:00. The mix plate at $14 is the most expensive plate and feeds two.

Location

Address: 3308 Kanaina Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815

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