Lunch Box Kitchen of Hawaii

Inside Lunch Box Kitchen of Hawaii

Lunch Box Kitchen of Hawaii is a casual box lunch spot tucked into a no-frills corner along Sand Island Access Road in Honolulu. This modest eatery draws in a steady flow of locals looking for hearty, straightforward plate lunches without the fuss of upscale dining. The seating is limited—just a handful of tables for about a dozen or so—giving the place a snug, neighborhood feel where regulars often drop by for a quick meal.

The star attraction here is definitely the mochiko chicken—a tender, juicy fried chicken with a distinct, flavorful coating that has earned a loyal following. Alongside it, the bentos often come with generous portions of simple sides like white rice, edamame, and classic Hawaiian staples such as musubi made from tuna gobo or kombu. The menu covers some familiar local ground too, with options like chicken katsu, oyako don, and katsu don, plus extras like mac salad and miso soup that round out the lunch experience.

If you’re in the area around midday, especially on weekdays, it’s a popular spot to grab a satisfying lunch that hits the spot without leaving the wallet empty. Do note, it’s cash only here, but there’s an ATM conveniently right next door. Despite its unpretentious setup—which some might find a bit rough around the edges—people keep coming back because the quality of the food consistently stands out, especially the mochiko chicken and the classic hamburger steak bento.

The atmosphere is straightforward and unpolished. The interior has the vibe of a working lunch spot rather than a dining destination, with some customers mentioning limited parking and the need to keep expectations modest about the venue’s appearance. Still, this adds to the genuine local flavor, as it feels more like a stopover for tasty, filling food than a place to linger.

This place is well-suited for anyone craving a quick and flavorful Hawaiian-style lunch or a comforting plate lunch experience. It’s especially welcomed by locals who know to expect solid, consistent dishes and a fast-paced, no-frills atmosphere. If you’re curious about everyday Hawaiian plate lunches away from touristy spots, Lunch Box Kitchen offers a clear slice of the local lunch scene.

Highlights & Local Essentials

Popular for

Popular for lunch

Good for solo dining

What they serve

Serves comfort food

Quick bite

Serves small plates

Best for

Serves breakfast

Serves brunch

Serves lunch

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Openings Hours

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Monday

5:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Tuesday

5:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Wednesday

5:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Thursday

5:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Friday

5:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Saturday

8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Sunday

Closed

What Locals & Travelers Say

86 Reviews

K C

06 Jan 2026

Went on a Saturday, which had a limited menu. I will be back to try the rest of the menu. Ordered 2 bentos with spicy mochiko chicken, teri beef, small piece Redondo hotdog, spam. 1 spicy mochiko chicken with musubi bento. They gave us 3 free mac salad. Appreciated it!!! The chicken was flavorful. It was all good. I highly recommend this place. Wish had mayo in the tuna gobo.

Maybellene Dureg

16 Dec 2025

Always a great experience. Their mochiko chicken is the bomb.

Sheena Sumagit

03 Dec 2025

This place was highly recommended from a friend of mines so I was very anxious to give this place a try. I ordered bento G which came with 2 scoops of white rice, a huge piece of mochicko chicken (which they’re known for) and they cut up in slices, and a few pieces of edamame. The mochicko chicken is by far the best chicken I ever had. It’s tender and juicy and so full of flavor. The best part is that you can choose either spicy or mild and it’s fried to perfection. I also ordered a loco moco. I’ve been on a hunt for the best loco moco here on oahu, and theirs is top-notch! I love that it’s made with a homemade patty. I ordered it with an over easy egg which was also cooked perfectly, where the yolk runs over. Their gravy is light brown and very tasty. I highly recommend this place.

Tracy Flores

15 Nov 2025

This time around I had to quickly get some breakfast for my man I ordered him the deluxe omelette with fried rice I already knew this place was good and I'll always choose this place over the other plate lunch places along this area Cash only & favorably there is an ATM right next door should you not have any I really believe that the people that own or cook for this place must be trained chefs because the food is always good! I still believe and wanted to emphasize that the fried chicken here is so Ono, the flavor & crispiness is unlike any other place I've tried

Larry T

08 Oct 2025

This is a hole in the wall with seating for 14. G Love the mochiko chicken and hamburger steak. If you find yourself in the area, you must stop in for a bento. Pros. Great food. Cons. Dirty looking place. Parking can be a problem.

Chee Ryu

25 Sep 2025

Konbu musubi with mochiko chicken bento (lunch box), bento “f” (spam, hotdog, teri beef, mochiko chicken) my favorite, grilled salmon plate, Teri beef plate all ono (delicious). I recommend phoning in your order because the food is so good they do sell out. Also, it’s cash only here.

Ryan Taylor

22 Sep 2025

Very utilitarian workman's lunch-spot-by-the-docks. Definitely above average plate lunches. (I got oyako don with mac salad, they were both 10/10)

Inside Lunch Box Kitchen of Hawaii

Highlights & Local Essentials

Local Moments in Photos

Find It on the Map

Openings Hours

What Locals & Travelers Say

86 Reviews

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