Traditional Hawaiian kalua pork is a mainstay at gatherings in Hawaii, a staple at resorts, on plate lunches, and at the deli ...

There’s something almost ritualistically precise about the Hawaiian plate lunch ... teriyaki-marinated chicken thighs; kalua pork, pulled with just a hint of smoke; salty-sweet beef ribs ...

Local dishes like kalua pork (which is traditionally wrapped ... are also available at many restaurants as part of a plate lunch or on their own. Plate lunches often come with one or two proteins ...