Kahai Street Kitchen opened its doors in the summer of 2006, originally beginning as a catering services company on Kalihi Street. Our initial focus was on weddings, corporate engagements, and other private events. As of 2025, we proudly celebrate 19 years of dedicated service.
We received numerous suggestions praising our food and encouraging us to offer plate lunches. A few months later, during the summer of 2006, our Honolulu restaurant began serving gourmet plate lunches, and we haven't looked back since.
In 2016, we relocated to our current spot at 946 Coolidge Street, right across from Mo'ili'ili Neighborhood Park, just after First Hawaiian Bank and a few blocks before University Avenue. This location features a small parking lot and street parking, allowing us to efficiently manage the growing volume of our plate lunch and catering operations.
Our menu showcases all the local favorites alongside culinary classics like Beef Wellington, Duck Breast Confit, Steak Au Poivre, Porchetta, and pastas prepared with homemade sauces. We also offer freshly ground, pure-beef hamburgers, seafood dishes, and other innovative daily specials, making us a top choice for Hawaiian food in the area.
We continue to cater for various events, including weddings, birthday parties, corporate functions, private gatherings, sporting events, and office parties. Many of our clients also choose us for takeout, enjoying our exquisite offerings from our takeout restaurant.
After 18 years in business, we remain committed to delivering the best plate lunch, focusing on creativity, cleanliness, and quality, all while using local ingredients whenever possible—all served with the genuine 'Aloha' spirit our customers have come to expect.
We appreciate the opportunity to serve you and look forward to welcoming you soon!