Rainbow Drive-In

H M a month ago

This place like the name says is drive in, but they do not serve you at the car. You park your car and then order. You can order in advance or online but I think is preferable to order personally when you are at the restaurant. Ordered the mix plate with gravy, and the kalua pig and cabbage plate. The flavor on both plates were very good not too salty which is good. But the macaroni salad was salty and too much mayonnaise. We order the slush float but I do not think this was good at all. It was too sweet. There are covered outdoor tables so you can eat at the site.

AdamLTW 6 months ago

Good Hawaiian plate lunch. I recommend the mix plate to try the chicken, beef and fish. The cole slaw was outstanding. The portions were large and well priced. Right next door is Hawaii's favorite kitchen which serves huge refreshing shave ice for dessert.

Autumn Cao 6 months ago

I think the food was good. Nothing life-changing, but still very delicious and enjoyable. I ordered the loco moco bowl and my family got the mixed plate. Prices were very reasonable, probably the lowest you can find this close to Waikiki. I liked how it had a chill, laid-back atmosphere.

Jeffrey Cui 4 months ago

When I go home to Hawaii with my family we go to Rainbow Drive in so we can get plate lunches in the original way with paper plates in a paper box like I ate growing up before the change to styrofoam clamshells. It’s in town off Kapahulu where it’s been as long as I can remember. It’s a traditional Hawaiian style drive in with outdoor seating. I got my usual their Pork Cutlet plate which is one of their specialties and my son got a Rainbow Bento with Garlic chicken, mahi mahi w/ tartar sauce on side, BBQ Beef, and spam on top of a bed of furikake on rice. Both were delicious and portions were good. The people were very friendly and the prices were pretty good and comparable to other drive in restaurants. We definitely recommend this historical restaurant if you want to try some Hawaiian comfort food.

Charles Tawera 4 months ago

Wanted to try a local spot that had value for money meals. This place didn't disappoint. Teriyaki Beef sandwich was simple done right. Delicious! Portuguese plate lunch was great and the added Arabiki pork sausage was delectable. Definitely on my list to try again if I ever get the chance to return to Hawaii