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Highway Inn – Kakaʻako

Highway Inn – Kakaʻako (SALT at Our Kakaʻako)

🌺 Taste of Old Hawaiʻi

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If Helena's is considered the gold standard of traditional Hawaiian food, Highway Inn is its perfect complement.

Founded in 1947 in Waipahu, Highway Inn has spent generations preserving authentic Hawaiian recipes while making them approachable for both locals and first-time visitors. The Kakaʻako location, opened as part of the SALT development, brings these traditional dishes into one of Honolulu's most vibrant neighborhoods while maintaining the restaurant's mission of serving "A Taste of Old Hawaiʻi." HAWAIʻI Magazine

For Roamwise, Highway Inn is one of the best introductions to authentic Hawaiian cuisine because the menu is broad, educational, and welcoming.

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Why Roamwise recommends this

Highway Inn is one of the best places on Oʻahu to experience traditional Hawaiian cuisine. Its family history, commitment to preserving local recipes, and approachable tasting plates make it an ideal first stop for travelers wanting to understand Hawaiʻi through its food. Located in the heart of Kakaʻako, it combines authentic island flavors with one of Honolulu's most vibrant neighborhoods.

First-time visitorsFamiliesFood loversCultural travelersAnyone wanting to try traditional Hawaiian food without leaving Honolulu

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