Da Kine's Plate Lunches

The best food!!!! Not like other Hawaiian food here. It tastes just like you are in Hawaii. Super nice folks. Party platters are great and feed a lot!

Nelson is the heart of this place. There are other Hawaiian restaurants in town, however the way he prepares the meats makes it the best. The Korean ribs actually have meat on them. The Kahlua Pork is smokey and salty that pairs well with the sticky white rice and creamy macaroni salad.

Hands down, my favorite Hawaiian food in San Diego! Fresh, tasty and always fantastic quality. The owner is extremely nice as well. I get their Masubi at least once a week, and get their lunch plates just as often. So delicious!!

It’s always nice to see Uncle Nelson at Da Kine’s Plate Lunches! Hands down the most authentic tastes of Hawaiian plate lunches outside of the islands! Sometimes Uncles Nelson will make desserts like Haupia (coconut cream custard that can cut like jello) and Hawaiian Butter Mochi! So delicious and so special and so ono when he makes it! Hope you get to try some! Aloha!

Great food and great staff! They were super nice and have a classic Hawaiian menu. The restaurant is very homey and shows off its heritage. There are daily specials and discounts for college students. Pictured below is the Kalua pork plate. I asked for a side salad that came with a sesame dressing but you can also choose the house mac salad if that's more your speed. It also came with two scoops of rice so come hungry!