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K's Drive-In

Restaurant Breakfast restaurant American restaurant Diner

👍 Classic local menu. Fair pricing. It seems like the plates are getting smaller lately but the ice cream is still on point. Best floats and double flavored twists around. People often mention good, local, rice, chicken,


Address

194 Hualalai St, Hilo, HI 96720

Website

ksdrivein.com

Contact

(808) 935-5573

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (496 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Monday: 6:30 AM to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:30 AM to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:30 AM to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 6:30 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: 6:30 AM to 9 PM
  • Saturday: 6:30 AM to 9 PM
  • Sunday: 6:30 AM to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (13) local (7) rice (7) chicken (6)
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  • 4/5 Kiwi 2 years ago on Google
    Classic local menu. Fair pricing. It seems like the plates are getting smaller lately but the ice cream is still on point. Best floats and double flavored twists around.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Joe 1 year ago on Google
    9/1/2022: Tried this place out for breakfast. Ordered the breakfast plate with bacon over easy eggs and rice with a side of hash browns. Not bad for $10. Will come back to sample more of their menu soon.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Chi Fu Eddie L. 4 years ago on Google
    What a local would have I guess. Korean Chicken and Loco Moco was good! A bit on the salty side for me though. Friendly staff and cheap! Finally.. Im not getting ripped off as a tourist. 26-May-2019 - Second visit. Still awesome.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 R. Alan B. 7 months ago on Google
    Shrimp burger was small but satisfying for a snack at 8pm! Ask for extra crispy fries! ONO(delicious)

  • 4/5 Richard M. 9 months ago on Google
    K's drive inn has been around a very long time, long before my time. But the food is timeless. I usually get the loco loco, which in my opinion is the best in town. I highly recommend for an authentically Hilo experience.

  • 1/5 Rie v. 7 months ago on Google
    I was disappointed at the size of Loco Moco. It's so small for $10. Not much gravy, the patty taste weird, like reusing oil, and the bacon is not cooked too well. I had a stomach ache right after.

  • 4/5 dickey b. 9 months ago on Google
    The outdoor seating was nice. The food was good but not amazing. The staff were super friendly and patient. They are not knowledgeable on dietary restrictions such as gluten and dairy. The ladies thought rice had gluten and didn't know soy sauce did.

  • 5/5 Sebastian R. 5 months ago on Google
    Today was my first time coming here... I was in the neighborhood and decided to drop by and try something new. I ended up getting the pork adobo, and it was soooo good and the prices were all very reasonable, especially given the portion size. I will definitely be going back!

  • 5/5 Ryan L. 1 year ago on Google
    Some of the best local food on the island, a real staple of the big island, been there my whole life basically. And it's right next to a liquor store. Decent Korean chicken and you can definitely find a couple things to eat if you dairy and gluten free like my wife.

  • 4/5 Gay N. 1 year ago on Google
    I enjoy going to "K'S" Drive Inn because their large selection of specials & local food options makes it possible to have something for all ages, large or small appetites & different budgets & dietary needs. They do sub out rice & mac salad to all toss salad for those who are diabetic or on keto restrictions. Besides their food is good. The service is friendly & cheerful. Give them a try.

  • 4/5 Rosbel D. 1 year ago on Google
    I had ordered the shoyu chicken, and it was kind of salty . Also, some of the food items were also salty . But they do have a good variety of selections on the menu. Service is awesome!👌🏻

  • 4/5 Shirley H. 1 year ago on Google
    Stopped at this place on a humbug after the whole family got off the plane and Hilo and we're famished. It would have been cheaper to go to the grocery store and take food back to the BRBO and cook but hunger and a desire for local fairs persuaded us. I had the beef teriyaki it was delicious my daughter had the chicken plate it was so so we tasted this Saturday special Portuguese bean soup which actually had ham in Portuguese sausage in it it was tasty enough. The burgers and fries were good for the kids but the burgers were a little small for the adults. Met local people who are nice the staff was very good at explaining all the different options on the menu and overall it was a great experience. I love my food not so sure about everyone else it was pretty average for them but I would return.

  • 5/5 Bill L. 11 months ago on Google
    K's is an old school Hawaiian drive in. They got all the classics. I got the Loco Moco and was not disappointed.

  • 5/5 Julia W. 10 months ago on Google
    Excellent fries, crispy but soft in the middle. Pineapple twist cone had excellent flavor that was sweet and tangy. T here chicken katsu is excellent too.

  • 5/5 Back W. 2 years ago on Google
    This food so good I forgot to take one picture before I started to eat! Serious good food, good prices!

  • 4/5 Peter S. 4 years ago on Google
    Came here after a friend recommended their ice cream, while tasty it was a little too sweet for me. Ended up also getting their Loco Moco and macaroni salad. Both were very good. Staff is friendly and service is pretty fast. Lots of food options with great prices.

  • 5/5 Dave W. 1 year ago on Google
    I’m not a super huge fan of Hawaiian cuisine, but this place was a fantastic, authentic way to try it all. Outdoor patio, inexpensive and worth your time.

  • 5/5 Madeline J. 1 year ago on Google
    Stopped here for a quick breakfast and it was a solid choice. I had the loco moco and it was good, but not super flavorful. It did the trick and it was affordable. They have a restroom that guests can use if you ask for the key. I loved the outdoor covered seating with the tropical plants surrounding.

  • 5/5 michael p. 2 years ago on Google
    KS DRIVE INN affordable delicious tasting local foods been around for years a staple in our community this plate is crunchy korean fried chicken , soaked in delicious juicy sause and all fries other option available is with rice and macaroni salad priced right at ten dollars go get some✔️

  • 5/5 Matthew Foong (. 4 years ago on Google
    Very simple, cheap food. Hard to go wrong when pretty much everything is in the $7-9 range and it all tastes good. Fast service and outdoor seating here. The sauteed ono could've passed for sit-down restaurant quality, so it's not all dive-y kinda food either!

  • 5/5 Elizabeth Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food, was quite surprised to find a "drive-in" with both burgers, ramen, and rice dishes. I enjoyed being able to sit outside. Softserve was also very yummy, I got strawberry twist. I was hoping to get some ramen, but they stop serving that at 7PM. I got a chicken and papaya rice "curry" -- the papaya was the savory / not sweet kind, more like daikon.

  • 4/5 Jasmyne 1 year ago on Google
    Very solid plate lunch. We got the kimchi fried rice loco, pinakbet, and pork adobo. The mango vanilla ice cream twist is the winner though, definitely get it! The price can’t be beat either. We fed 4 people for under $45!

  • 3/5 Don in H. 1 year ago on Google
    I've always gotten the corn chowder. Loved it. Bought 2 the last time. No corn in it. Only potatoes and a little bacon. I was sad. But I won't give up on them.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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