What is the best kalua pork in Hawaiʻi?

Slow-cooked in an underground imu, shredded, slightly smoky. The centerpiece of every luau. The top kalua pork spots in Hawaiʻi are ranked on Da Plate Lunch Index by local residents — not tourist reviews. There are 11 curated spots statewide.

Where can I find kalua pork in Hawaiʻi?

Kalua Pork can be found across Oʻahu, Maui, Hawaiʻi Island, and Kauaʻi. Da Plate Lunch Index lists 11 independently-owned spots — no chains. Browse by island for the best local picks.

Cuisine · 11 spots

Kalua Pork

Slow-cooked in an underground imu, shredded, slightly smoky. The centerpiece of every luau.

🏆 See the ranked list — Best Kalua Pork in Hawaiʻi

Oʻahu

Da Index · Field notesHelena's Hawaiian FoodPhotograph not yet availableGood information comes first.

Index classic

Kalihi · Oʻahu

Helena's Hawaiian Food

plate lunch · kalua pork · lau lau

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Da Index · Field notesOno Hawaiian FoodsPhotograph not yet availableGood information comes first.

Index classic

Kapahulu · Oʻahu

Ono Hawaiian Foods

plate lunch · kalua pork · lau lau

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Da Index · Field notesWaiahole Poi FactoryPhotograph not yet availableGood information comes first.

Index classic

Waiahole · Oʻahu

Waiahole Poi Factory

kalua pork · lau lau · haupia

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Da Index · Field notesHighway InnPhotograph not yet availableGood information comes first.

Index classic

Kakaako · Oʻahu

Highway Inn

plate lunch · kalua pork · lau lau

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Da Index · Field notesHighway Inn (Waipahu)Photograph not yet availableGood information comes first.

Waipahu · Oʻahu

Highway Inn (Waipahu)

plate lunch · kalua pork · lau lau

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Da Index · Field notesHaili's Hawaiian FoodsPhotograph not yet availableGood information comes first.

Honolulu · Oʻahu

Haili's Hawaiian Foods

plate lunch · kalua pork · lau lau

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Da Index · Field notesKono's NorthshorePhotograph not yet availableGood information comes first.

Haleiwa · Oʻahu

Kono's Northshore

kalua pork · pork · pulled pork

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Da Index · Field notesAla Moana Poi BowlPhotograph not yet availableGood information comes first.

Honolulu · Oʻahu

Ala Moana Poi Bowl

poi · kalua pork · lau lau

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Da Index · Field notesBrian's Hawaiian KitchenPhotograph not yet availableGood information comes first.

Honolulu · Oʻahu

Brian's Hawaiian Kitchen

plate lunch · kalua pork · lau lau

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Maui

Da Index · Field notesAloha Mixed PlatePhotograph not yet availableGood information comes first.

Index classic

Lahaina · Maui

Aloha Mixed Plate

plate lunch · kalua pork · loco moco

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Da Index · Field notesDa KitchenPhotograph not yet availableGood information comes first.

Index classic

Kahului · Maui

Da Kitchen

plate lunch · kalua pork · lau lau

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