KALAI'S HAWAIIAN KITCHEN – American
Kalai's Hawaiian Kitchen is a family-run plate-lunch spot on Highway 98 in Mary Esther, and it does the island canon without apology. The specialty plates carry the weight - kalua pork, kalbi short rib, furikake salmon, loco moco under gravy and egg, hamburger steak - while the classics cover teri beef, chicken katsu, katsu curry, mochiko chicken and garlic shrimp. Breakfast and brunch run alongside, and there are daily specials for regulars. Order at the counter, take it to a table, and eat more than you meant to.
2200 HWY 98, MARY ESTHER, FL, 32569 850-686-0660 https://www.kalaishawaiiankitchen.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegetarian, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone
Diet fit at KALAI'S HAWAIIAN KITCHEN
Dairy-Free at KALAI'S HAWAIIAN KITCHEN
KALAI'S HAWAIIAN KITCHEN in Mary Esther has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Side Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at KALAI'S HAWAIIAN KITCHEN
KALAI'S HAWAIIAN KITCHEN in Mary Esther has 3 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Furikake Salmon Salad, Furikake Salmon and Side Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at KALAI'S HAWAIIAN KITCHEN
KALAI'S HAWAIIAN KITCHEN in Mary Esther has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including BBQ Mix Plate and Garlic Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at KALAI'S HAWAIIAN KITCHEN
KALAI'S HAWAIIAN KITCHEN in Mary Esther has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Teri-Burger. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at KALAI'S HAWAIIAN KITCHEN
KALAI'S HAWAIIAN KITCHEN in Mary Esther has 1 vegetarian-tagged dish on its current menu, including Side Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at KALAI'S HAWAIIAN KITCHEN
KALAI'S HAWAIIAN KITCHEN in Mary Esther has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Hamburger Steak. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at KALAI'S HAWAIIAN KITCHEN
KALAI'S HAWAIIAN KITCHEN in Mary Esther has 8 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kalbi Short Rib, BBQ Mix Plate and Teri-Burger. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Pescatarian at KALAI'S HAWAIIAN KITCHEN
KALAI'S HAWAIIAN KITCHEN in Mary Esther has 4 pescatarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Furikake Salmon Salad, Furikake Salmon and Garlic Shrimp. 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 KALAI'S HAWAIIAN KITCHEN
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Furikake Salmon | 55.4 g | 59.5 g |
| BBQ Chicken Salad | 48.7 g | 41 g |
| Kalua Pork | 13.8 g | 28.2 g |
| Garlic Shrimp | 0.2 g | 24 g |
| BBQ Mix Plate | 10.2 g | 21.5 g |
| Furikake Salmon Salad | 7.9 g | 20 g |
| Kalbi Short Rib | 10.4 g | 18.2 g |
| Hamburger | 27.9 g | 14 g |
| BBQ Chicken Sandwich | 19 g | 13.7 g |
| Cheeseburger | 64.6 g | 9.5 g |
| Hamburger Steak | 12.4 g | 2.9 g |
| Side Salad | 2 g | 0.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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Menu
Specialty Plates
- Kalua Pork - $14.95: Tender slow-roasted Hawaiian style pulled pork served with lomi tomato. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Furikake Salmon - $20.95: Grilled salmon coated in a tasty nori-sesame seasoning served with shoyu-garlic sauce. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kalbi Short Rib - $20.95: Chargrilled Korean style beef short ribs served with furikake rice & spicy cucumber. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamburger Steak - $15.95: Handmade blend of beef and pork patties covered in brown gravy topped with grilled onions. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loco Moco - $17.95: Hamburger steak topped with over-easy eggs and covered in homestyle brown gravy. Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- BBQ Mix Plate - $21.95: BBQ Chicken, Teri-beef, & kalbi short ribs served with spicy cucumber. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Classic Plates
- Teri Beef (Regular) - $19.5: Tender Certified Angus beef sirloin marinated in Hawaiian style teriyaki sauce. Served with 2 scoops rice, macaroni salad, and spicy cucumber. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Teri Beef (Mini) - $15.5: Tender Certified Angus beef sirloin marinated in Hawaiian style teriyaki sauce. Served with 1 scoop rice and 1 scoop macaroni salad. Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Chicken (Regular) - $13.95: Boneless grilled chicken thighs marinated in a savory-sweet shoyu sauce. Served with 2 scoops rice, macaroni salad, and spicy cucumber. Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Chicken (Mini) - $11.95: Boneless grilled chicken thighs marinated in a savory-sweet shoyu sauce. Served with 1 scoop rice and 1 scoop macaroni salad. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Katsu (Regular) - $14.5: Crispy Panko crusted fried chicken cutlets served with a tangy tonkatsu sauce. Served with 2 scoops rice, macaroni salad, and spicy cucumber. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Katsu (Mini) - $12.5: Crispy Panko crusted fried chicken cutlets served with a tangy tonkatsu sauce. Served with 1 scoop rice and 1 scoop macaroni salad. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Katsu Curry (Regular) - $15.95: Chicken katsu covered in a rich Japanese curry gravy. Served with 2 scoops rice, macaroni salad, and spicy cucumber. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Katsu Curry (Mini) - $13.95: Chicken katsu covered in a rich Japanese curry gravy. Served with 1 scoop rice and 1 scoop macaroni salad. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mochiko Chicken (Regular) - $15.5: Lightly battered chunks of chicken flavored with garlic, shoyu, and green onions. Served with 2 scoops rice, macaroni salad, and spicy cucumber. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mochiko Chicken (Mini) - $13.5: Lightly battered chunks of chicken flavored with garlic, shoyu, and green onions. Served with 1 scoop rice and 1 scoop macaroni salad. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Shrimp - $15.5: Large shrimp sautéed in spicy garlic butter. Served with 2 scoops rice, macaroni salad, and spicy cucumber. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Furikake Salmon Salad - $13.95: Grilled salmon coated in shoyu garlic sauce served over a bed of romaine, tomatoes, crispy wontons, and Kalai's house dressing. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Chicken Salad - $9.99: Sliced BBQ chicken served over a romaine blend, tomatoes, wonton, and Kalai's dressing. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Salad - $3.99: Romaine, crispy wonton, and Kalai's dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
On a Bun
- Hamburger - $4.95: Served with lettuce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheeseburger - $5.5: Served with lettuce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Teri-Burger - $5.25: Served with lettuce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Chicken Sandwich - $5.75: Served with lettuce Dietary tags: Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Teri-Beef Sandwich - $5.95: Served with lettuce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about KALAI'S HAWAIIAN KITCHEN
- Is KALAI'S HAWAIIAN KITCHEN dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. KALAI'S HAWAIIAN KITCHEN has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Side Salad.
- What can I eat at KALAI'S HAWAIIAN KITCHEN on a dairy-free diet?
- Side Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- What is the highest-protein dish at KALAI'S HAWAIIAN KITCHEN?
- Furikake Salmon, at roughly 59.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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