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: vegetarian, vegan, high-protein, keto, low-carb, whole30, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, low-sodium, high-fiber, south-beach, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, anti-inflammatory, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
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 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: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Famous Soybeans - $10.99: Hawaiian rock salt spice sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pupu N.Y. Steak - $18.99: New York strip steak appetizer portion Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- BCD Chili Fries - $13.99: Skin-on fries topped with chili Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Veggie Platter - $15.99: Assorted fresh vegetables Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilled Tofu - $7.99: Cold tofu appetizer Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb 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 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: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-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 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: 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, Pescatarian, Plant-Based 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: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-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 Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Uncle Danny's Fried Rice - $15.99: Local style fried rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian 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: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Tater Tots - $4.49: Crispy potato tots Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Paniolo Potatoes - $5.99: Seasoned breakfast potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Grandma's Incredible Kimchee - $7.99: House-made spicy kimchee Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Shrimp Skewer - $5.49: Grilled shrimp with garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, 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
- Big Brownie Pie - $13.99: Vanilla bean ice cream, brownie, chocolate, whipped cream, and macadamia nuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Rainbow Cake - $9.49: Multi-layered colorful cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
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