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Unpretentious mom-and-pop spot for homestyle Hawaiian breakfast, plate lunch & dinner choices.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 54-316 Kamehameha Hwy #9, Hauula, HI 96717
Phone: (808) 293-2292
Website: https://papaoles.store/
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Papa Ole’s Kitchen closing in Hau’ula after feeding locals and … – KITV
Papa Ole’s Kitchen, a favorite North Shore spot in Hau’ula, announced that it’s closing its doors on December 15, 2025, after 19 years of …
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Mike Jenkins have you had their thick cut Kalbi and pulehu ribs before?…idk any other place that has it like theirs!
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Papa Ole’s Kitchen, a favorite North Shore spot in Hau’ula, announced that it’s closing its doors on December 15, 2025, after 19 years of …
Reviews
Peter Howell
Papa Ole’s Kitchen is a true hidden gem on the North Shore, and the first good sign was seeing the place packed with locals—always a great indicator. It’s not a formal restaurant, but more of a casual spot with picnic tables outside and a take-out style setup. Don’t let the laid-back vibe fool you—the food is absolutely top-tier.
We tried the sweet bread French toast and the macadamia nut pancakes, and both were phenomenal. The pancakes come smothered in a rich, custard-based sauce and are topped with a generous handful of macadamia nuts. Every bite was decadent and satisfying, perfectly balancing sweetness and texture.
They are cash only, so be prepared—but it’s more than worth it. The portions are generous, the flavors are spot-on, and it’s one of the best meals we’ve had on the island.
Whether you’re passing through or staying nearby, Papa Ole’s is a must-visit for breakfast or brunch. Grab your food, find a table, and enjoy the best comfort food Hau‘ula has to offer. Highly recommended!
… moreWe tried the sweet bread French toast and the macadamia nut pancakes, and both were phenomenal. The pancakes come smothered in a rich, custard-based sauce and are topped with a generous handful of macadamia nuts. Every bite was decadent and satisfying, perfectly balancing sweetness and texture.
They are cash only, so be prepared—but it’s more than worth it. The portions are generous, the flavors are spot-on, and it’s one of the best meals we’ve had on the island.
Whether you’re passing through or staying nearby, Papa Ole’s is a must-visit for breakfast or brunch. Grab your food, find a table, and enjoy the best comfort food Hau‘ula has to offer. Highly recommended!
Jason Sebestian
Great local place! You know it’s gonna be good when it’s mostly locals there that the owners know.
Our favorite dish from there were the peanut butter buns. This cannot be missed! If you like peanut butter – please don’t leave workout trying it from here. Gooey delicious and divine.
The garlic shrimp were yummy. Loco moco was above average. Kalbi beef was great.
… moreOur favorite dish from there were the peanut butter buns. This cannot be missed! If you like peanut butter – please don’t leave workout trying it from here. Gooey delicious and divine.
The garlic shrimp were yummy. Loco moco was above average. Kalbi beef was great.
Favorite Things
The BEST ribs on the island. The pancakes are the fluffiest I have ever encountered. The PB rolls are amazing. The sweet bread french toast is so good. The teriyaki chicken is the best, and I don’t even like teriyaki. And now you’re closing… [crying out loud]
… moreStephen Ale
All the way on the Northshore side of the island. Past all those tourist places, heading into a close nit community. You’ll find this restaurant of good Ole island comfort food.
One of the must stops, if you’re shooting the cruise around the island. Make sure you bring cash as they are cash only. Bring a chair to eat in the parking lot because they sure do get busy.
… moreOne of the must stops, if you’re shooting the cruise around the island. Make sure you bring cash as they are cash only. Bring a chair to eat in the parking lot because they sure do get busy.
Jeff Lieu
Easily the 2nd best meal I had in Oahu. The best meal cost over double Papa Ole’s, so that’s not really fair. Caution, this place is CASH ONLY. We knew that coming here and were prepared.
It was so good and they gave great portions. Pulehu (this was salty instead of sweet style) ribs were amazing. Garlic chicken was also good, but not as good as the ribs. Fries were also great (crunchy on outside, soft on inside). It is quite a bit of a wait as they cook it, but it wasn’t long by any means. There are some benches just right outside where you can sit and eat on when your food comes out. The mac salad as well was probably the best mac salad I’ve ever had. If I do go back to Oahu, I’m booking a hotel In the north so I’m closer to this place.
… moreIt was so good and they gave great portions. Pulehu (this was salty instead of sweet style) ribs were amazing. Garlic chicken was also good, but not as good as the ribs. Fries were also great (crunchy on outside, soft on inside). It is quite a bit of a wait as they cook it, but it wasn’t long by any means. There are some benches just right outside where you can sit and eat on when your food comes out. The mac salad as well was probably the best mac salad I’ve ever had. If I do go back to Oahu, I’m booking a hotel In the north so I’m closer to this place.
Gianna Alfano
The big j special literally had my knees wobbling it was so good lol. The sauce on that shrimp was insane I dipped the ribs into it. Top 3 meals I’ve had on the island
… moreKeith Hwang
Papa Ole’s = amazing food. I wish I could live on those sauce-encrusted benches right outside of this fine hole-in-the-wall establishment. Bless those sweet gentle souls that worked tirelessly to bring me the finest of plate lunches. They are Angels.
Garlic Chicken? 10/10. Pulehu Ribs? I cleaned the sinew off the bones, they were that good. Teri Beef and Teri Chicken were both excellent. Roast Pork with Brown Gravy is the runt of the litter in terms of flavor, but it’s still better than 90% of offerings from other places.
Be sure to call ahead and order before going. There’s usually a bit of a wait. But it’ll definitely be worth it.
… moreGarlic Chicken? 10/10. Pulehu Ribs? I cleaned the sinew off the bones, they were that good. Teri Beef and Teri Chicken were both excellent. Roast Pork with Brown Gravy is the runt of the litter in terms of flavor, but it’s still better than 90% of offerings from other places.
Be sure to call ahead and order before going. There’s usually a bit of a wait. But it’ll definitely be worth it.
Sabrina Toebben
The garlic chicken and teriyaki beef are both amazing! We got the garlic fries and short ribs too and they were delicious. There is seating right outside on park benches or you can take it to go. Highly recommend if you find yourself exploring this side of the island.
… moreKyle W
I kid you not, this place is my top 10 in the whole world. Must have the sautéed shrimp, but I’ve never had a bad thing there over multiple visits over the span of 8 years. It’s so simple but so good. It’s like home cooking but the flavors are good with every bite. Good portions and good variety. Love this place so much.
… moreSteve Roberts
Eat here for GREAT food at an unpretentious restaurant! We are tourists who wanted to eat lunch at a local favorite and found this place. All the reviews are right! Papa’s is kind of a hole in the wall since the kitchen is in a strip mall and the dining area is picnic tables on the sidewalk. Don’t let that stop you from coming to this fabulous place! I had the Aina Loco (moco loco with mushroom gravy) & it was a flavorful masterpiece. My wife had the Teryaki Chicken which was tender & tasty. We chose to eat on the beach rather than at the outside dining area. The beach is only a couple minutes away & it somehow made the meal even better. We got the “mini” versions and both dishes were more than enough for our hungry appetites. Thank you for a great meal! FYI: there was a sign saying that service was slow due to staff shortages & waits could be up to 45 minutes. We only waited a few minutes but they weren’t terribly busy with only a handful of people awaiting orders. If you want to avoid any waits during busy times, call your order in before going.
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