Big City Diner – American
This bustling local haunt hums with the vibrant energy of a classic gathering place, where the savory scent of sizzling N.Y. steak and spicy chili fries fills the air. From the crunch of golden calamari tempura to the comforting warmth of an all-day breakfast, every plate captures a playful spirit of fusion that invites friends to linger over shared pupu platters and ice-cold drinks.
98-211, Pali Momi Street, Aiea, HI, 96701 +18084878188 https://bigcitydinerhawaii.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Big City Diner
Dairy-Free at Big City Diner
Big City Diner in Aiea has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pulehu N.Y. Steak, Chilled Tofu and Paniolo Potatoes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Big City Diner
Big City Diner in Aiea has 7 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pulehu N.Y. Steak, Paniolo Potatoes and Pork Chop & Eggs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Big City Diner
Big City Diner in Aiea has 14 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chilled Tofu, Pacific Fresh Fish Sandwich and Paniolo Potatoes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Big City Diner
Big City Diner in Aiea has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chilled Tofu. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Big City Diner
Big City Diner in Aiea has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Garlic Shrimp Skewer. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Big City Diner
Big City Diner in Aiea has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pork Chop & Eggs, Two Eggs Any Style with Breakfast Meat and Garlic Shrimp Skewer. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Big City Diner
Big City Diner in Aiea has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chilled Tofu, Paniolo Potatoes and Grandma's Incredible Kimchee. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Big City Diner
Big City Diner in Aiea has 12 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Old Fashioned Pancakes - Big Stack, Mama's Bread Pudding and Chilled Tofu. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Big City Diner
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Pupu Platter | 47.7 g | 78.6 g |
| Two Eggs Any Style with Breakfast Meat | 19.7 g | 52.9 g |
| The Ultimate Three Egg Omelette | 79.2 g | 49.3 g |
| Chilled Tofu | 19.8 g | 48.1 g |
| The Big City Cobb Salad | 42.1 g | 47.4 g |
| Fried Min Noodles | 28.1 g | 32.1 g |
| The Classic Burger | 106.5 g | 31.9 g |
| The Original Really Loco Moco | 30.7 g | 26.1 g |
| The Big City Club | 17.1 g | 23.9 g |
| Rainbow Cake | 42.8 g | 19.9 g |
| Tutu's Caesar Salad | 76 g | 17.9 g |
| Garlic Shrimp Skewer | 0.4 g | 11.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Wings Over Big City - $18.99: Chicken wings tossed in spicy guava-BBQ sauce, served with celery and carrot sticks Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- BCD Chili Nachos - $19.99: Tri-colored tortilla chips, chili, jack and cheddar cheeses, tomato, sweet onions, roasted corn, green onions, black olives, salsa, cilantro, and buttermilk dip Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pupu Platter - $39.99: Calamari tempura, wings, guava-BBQ baby back ribs, roasted garlic cheese bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari Tempura Strips - $17.99: Panko breaded strips with spicy garlic-wasabi aioli sauce and lemon Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Famous Soybeans - $10.99: Hawaiian rock salt spice sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pupu N.Y. Steak - $18.99: New York strip steak appetizer portion Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- BCD Chili Fries - $13.99: Skin-on fries topped with chili Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Veggie Platter - $15.99: Assorted fresh vegetables Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilled Tofu - $7.99: Cold tofu appetizer Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Breakfast & Brunch
- Two Eggs Any Style with Breakfast Meat - $15.99: Two eggs with choice of bacon, link sausage, ham, corned beef hash, patty, spam or Portuguese sausage Dietary tags: Low-Carb Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Ultimate Three Egg Omelette - $17.99: Choice of two: mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, peppers, spinach, cheese, or breakfast meats Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pork Chop & Eggs - $18.99: Golden fried pork chop with mushroom gravy and two eggs Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Boneless Korean Kalbi Steak & Eggs - $29.99: Marinated kalbi steak with two eggs Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Old Fashioned Pancakes - Big Stack - $13.99: Pancakes with whipped butter and maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mama's Breakfast Bread Pudding - $13.99: Haupia creme sauce, macadamia nuts, whipped cream, sausage, and bacon Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Classic Benedict with Canadian Bacon - $18.99: Traditional eggs benedict with Canadian bacon Available at: breakfast, brunch
Salads
- Tutu's Caesar Salad - $14.99: Romaine, big croutons, and imported parmesan Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paniolo Chicken Salad - $19.99: Lime-marinated chicken, roasted corn, roma tomato, red onions, cheddar, jack, and tortilla chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- BCD Thai Salad - $19.99: Romaine, peanuts, red onions, bean sprouts, tomatoes, won ton strips, and Thai peanut dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Big City Cobb Salad - $21.99: Turkey, ham, tomato, red onion, olives, corn, avocado, jack and cheddar cheese Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- The Original Really Loco Moco - $18.99: Hamburger patty, two eggs, brown gravy, and caramelized onions over rice Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Pulehu N.Y. Steak - $30.99: New York strip steak with grilled onions and mushrooms Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baby Back Ribs - Big Slab - $35.99: Slow-roasted ribs with guava-BBQ sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mamasan's Monster Meatloaf - $20.99: Meatloaf over spinach with marsala mushroom brown sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Min Noodles - $16.99: Japanese noodles with char siu, Portuguese sausage, ham, egg, and vegetables Available at: dinner, lunch
- Uncle Danny's Fried Rice - $15.99: Local style fried rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers & Sandwiches
- The Classic Burger - $17.99: 100% lean ground steak patty with lettuce, tomato, onion, and mayo Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paniolo Burger - $21.99: Guava-BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, bacon, and crispy onion strings Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Big City Club - $19.99: Turkey, bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, jack and cheddar on Texas toast Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pacific Fresh Fish Sandwich - $20.99: Fresh catch with fixings on a potato bun Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Tater Tots - $4.49: Crispy potato tots Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Paniolo Potatoes - $5.99: Seasoned breakfast potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Grandma's Incredible Kimchee - $7.99: House-made spicy kimchee Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Shrimp Skewer - $5.49: Grilled shrimp with garlic Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Mama's Bread Pudding - $9.49: Homemade bread pudding with haupia creme sauce and macadamia nuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Big Brownie Pie - $13.99: Vanilla bean ice cream, brownie, chocolate, whipped cream, and macadamia nuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Rainbow Cake - $9.49: Multi-layered colorful cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Big City Diner
- Is Big City Diner dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Big City Diner has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pulehu N.Y. Steak, Chilled Tofu and Paniolo Potatoes.
- What can I eat at Big City Diner on a dairy-free diet?
- Pulehu N.Y. Steak, Chilled Tofu and Paniolo Potatoes carry the dairy-free tag, out of 11 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Big City Diner have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Chilled Tofu and Paniolo Potatoes.
- Is Big City Diner gluten-free?
- 7 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Big City Diner?
- Pupu Platter, at roughly 78.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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