Unfortunately, Meg’s Drive-Inn permanently closed in December 2021.
However, we are keeping this article available for those who wish to confirm its business status.
Meg’s Drive-Inn was a popular plate lunch restaurant located in the affordable Kalihi district.
A hidden gem with an extensive menu, it offered classic Hawaiian-style plate lunches, hamburgers, saimin, and more.
It was a huge favorite among locals, with dishes like oxtail soup and beef stew being especially popular!
With so many options on the menu, it could be hard to choose, but you couldn’t go wrong with anything. If you were looking to try a unique local spot, this was a great place to visit!
Top 3 Recommended Dishes at Meg’s Drive-Inn
From their extensive menu, here are some of our absolute must-try favorites.
These might be a bit different from the most popular items, but they are the dishes that made us regulars and that we highly recommend.
Chicken Wings
The one thing you absolutely couldn’t miss at Meg’s Drive-Inn was their Zing-Dings (chicken wings)!
They were available as a plate lunch or you could buy the chicken by itself.
The regular, non-spicy chicken was good, but personally, I recommend the spicy version.
They always served them fresh out of the fryer, so the crispy texture and juicy meat were irresistibly delicious.
Loco Moco
Next up is the loco moco, seasoned perfectly for the local palate!
Loco moco is originally a simple dish of a beef patty topped with a fried egg and gravy, so honestly, many places don’t make it very well. (laughs)
But the loco moco at Meg’s Drive-Inn featured a juicy beef patty and a unique, original gravy sauce, making it one of the best you could find at a plate lunch spot.
Among the many famous loco moco restaurants, this was a true hidden gem.
Special Miso Soup
And finally, the best miso soup in Hawaii!
For travelers visiting from overseas, a Japanese dish like this might not seem too exciting. (laughs)
But it was incredibly popular, even among repeat visitors to Hawaii!
It was a simple soup with rich white miso, wakame seaweed, and tofu, but it offered an authentic taste of Japan that was hard to come by in Hawaii.
Their fish dishes and rice were also delicious, so it was always fun to try their various plates.
Meg’s Drive-Inn: General Information
| Name | Meg’s Drive-Inn |
| Address | 743 Waiakamilo Rd Honolulu, HI 96817 |
| Map | |
| Hours | 5:30 AM – 7:30 PM (Mon-Fri) 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Sat) |
| Closed | Sundays |
| Restrooms | Available |
| Parking | Available (Free) |