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Aloha! Here we will post reviews from publications, online blogs, and customers who have visited Big Island Kona Mix Plate. If you have posted a review online and would like us to place it here, send us an email, or if you’d like to comment here visit our Friends page. Mahalo!
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“Tender and tasty”
John Gottberg Anderson - For The Bulletin
“Where else in Bend can you get authentic Hawaiian food? Dishes like a chicken teriyaki sandwich and Kal-bi ribs fill this delicious menu. Big Island even has Hawaiian beer. Awesome!’
Dine on a Dime - Central Oregon’s signature cheap eats guide, published by The Source Weekly
“Thank you for bringing the Island of Hawaii to Bend Oregon. The only resturant with Aloha.”
Kona Girl - Yahoo LOCAL
”Great food! Great people! Great prices!”
Chispas- Google
”I love Kona Mix Plate- it’s the “Cheers” of Hawaiian food… Not to mention… soooo tasty!”
Rachel O- Yahoo LOCAL
”I recommend Big Island Kona Mix Plate to all my friends. Really. The best Hawaiian food in town!”
Maui Sun Tanning- Yahoo LOCAL
”Yummy food, great atmosphere, and wonderful people!!”
Koyote- Yahoo LOCAL
”I have three kids that I dread taking out for dinner, but Big Island has something for every taste, the kids enjoy themselves and the staff are welcoming to them. A favorite restaurant for our family!”
Family in Bend- Google
”Very friendly staff and inviting atmosphere. Food is DELICIOUS and they offer a large variety of items on their menu.”
FIVE- Yahoo LOCAL
“The service is quick and friendly and portions ample.”
Laurie J Rice - The Source Weekly
“I love that lemon chicken, OMG Its mouth watering just thinking about it”
Power94
“We devoured our perfectly prepared ribs in no time.”
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Hours/Location/Contact
The Big Island Kona Mix Plate is conveniently located right across the street from Fred Meyer, in the Reed Lane Plaza. We are on the corner of Reed Lane and Highway 97 (Dollar Tree, Apollo Tanning Salon, Elite Fitness and Education).
OPEN 11:00am-8:30pm Monday - Saturday
CLOSED Sunday
Delivery, Catering, Dine in, Pick up, Drive thru available. Call ahead for drive thru.
61460 South Highway 97, Bend, Oregon 97702
Call us: 541-633-7378
Fax us: 541-633-7379
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History of the Hawaiian Style Plate Lunch
From High Beam Encyclopedia:
King of the daily specials in Hawaii’s traveling lunch wagons and hole-in-the-wall eateries, the Plate Lunch is a strictly local phenomenon~~as Popular as the Hula and just as much fun to try! Often billed as the “Workingman’s Special“, it is never gourmet. But at its best, the plate lunch offers a hearty sampling of homestyle Island cooking. Entrees celebrate the gastronomic variety of Hawaii’s many ethnic groups: from native Lau Lau (pork wrapped in taro leaves), Korean Bulgogi (beef marinated in garlic/teri sauce), and teriyaki chicken (also called teri or Shoyu chicken)! Two large scoops of rice are to Hawaii’s plate lunch what French fries are to the Mainland’s hamburger. Rice is accompanied by an equally impressive scoop of macaroni salad (Grandma’s famous homemade Potato/Mac), which, along with an entree, forms the fundamental PLATE LUNCH! Combination plates are popular. “MIX-IT-UP“! Add your own hot sauce (Ask for Grandma’s Homemade Korean Hot Sauce! spicy & garlicy!) and shoyu (soy sauce) at the counter. “Lunchtime Tradition“- Usually served on paper plates or plastic foam trays, true plate lunches carry on a custom that goes back at least to World War II. Old-timers think that the bento–a cold box lunch that Japanese workers carried to the pineapple and sugar cane fields–was the inspiration for the Plate Lunch (many places still offer a cold bento take-out lunch). During the war, entrepreneurs in homemade lunch wagons adapted the basic bento into a hot meal to feed round-the-clock shifts of waterfront workers. Since then, this substantial but inexpensive fare has become a lunchtime staple of Hawaii’s blue-and white-collar workers. There’s a wider choice of main courses now, and most of the Japanese garnishes have disappeared, but the basics have changed little over the years. Highly portable and wrapped to stay hot, plate lunches are especially popular with Islanders for impromptu beach or park picnics. You dig in with chopsticks or a plastic fork. Wash it all down with soda or tropical fruit juices.
Catering
We Cater & Deliver the ALOHA to you!!!
If you are planning a wedding, birthday, baby shower, luncheon, surprise party, holiday celebration, or a small meal with friends, give us a call. We will personally meet with you and make your party a hit with your guests! The Big Island Kona Mix Plate can cater to 3 people or 3,000 people. 24 hour notice greatly appreciated for those 3,000 groups!!! Just call 541-633-7378!
Menu
Delivery Anywhere in Bend! 541-633-7378
Today’s Specials
Ahi Poke $15.00
Angus NY Steak $15.50
Sweet Potato Noodles with Vegetables $6.00
Spicy Chicken Stir Fry or Yakisoba $7.75
Mix It Up!
MIX-IT-UP (combo plate) with 2 entrees- $9.00 or 3 entrees-$12.75
Mini Plate with 1 smaller entree portion-$6.50 (Uncle says no mixing up mini plates)
‘Mixing Up’ the New York Steak or Prime Rib Plates Add- $3.75 each. ‘Mix Up’ Lau Lau for additional charge. All plates are served with your choice of 2 sides:
2 Scoops of Rice / Grandma’s Famous Potato-Mac Salad / Tossed Green Salad / Crinkle Cut French Fries
Shaka says - Mix It Up!
Tiki says - No Mixing it Up!
BEEF
Bulgogi - Very thin sliced beef marinated in garlic Teriyaki sauce. $8.75
Beef Teriyaki- Broiled beef, sliced & covered with Teriyaki sauce. $8.50
Hamburger Steak- Two homemade beef patties, cooked to order & covered with mushroom gravy.$8.50
Kal-Bi- Thin sliced beef short ribs, marinated in garlic teriyaki sauce & broiled. $9.00
Loco Moco- Beef patty served on a bed of rice, topped with mushroom gravy & an egg cooked over easy. $7.00
Angus New York Steak- 10oz. Choice New York Steak grilled to your liking. $14.75
Prime Rib Aloha Friday Special- Served with horseradish & au jus.
Veal Cutlet- Breaded veal cutlets, topped with mushroom gravy. $8.50
Veggie Beef Stir Fry- A mix of beef, broccoli, carrots, onions, shiitake mushrooms & zucchini. Add Grandma’s homemade Korean HOT sauce to make it spicy! $8.50
CHICKEN
Chicken Katsu- (kids love it) Homemade breaded Chicken strips. $8.25
Chicken Teriyaki- Broiled, sliced & topped with teriyaki sauce. $8.25
Lemon Herb Chicken- Chicken breast cooked your way~ broiled or sauteed. $8.50
Korean Chicken- Broiled & topped with a spicy, garlicky sauce. $8.25
Yakitori- Chicken Teriyaki on bamboo skewers. $8.25
Fried Chicken- 3 Pieces~ drumstick, breast & thigh. $8.50
Veggie Chicken Stir Fry- A mix of Chicken, broccoli, carrots, onions, shiitake mushrooms & zucchini. Add Grandma’s homemade Korean Hot sauce to make it spicy. $8.50
SEAFOOD
Calamari- Deep fried, Panko style. $8.75
Shrimp Tempura- Deep fried with Carrots and Zucchini, Japanese Style. $9.00
Breaded Scallops- Deep fried, Panko style. $9.00
Breaded Shrimp- Deep fried, Panko style. $9.00
Seafood Platter- Fried Calamari, Mahi-Mahi, Scallops & Shrimp. $9.00
Veggie Shrimp Stir Fry- Shrimp, Broccoli, Carrots, Onions, Shiitake Mushrooms & Zucchini. Add Grandma’s Homemade Korean Hot Sauce to make it spicy! $8.75
PORK
Kalua Pork-Shredded smoked pork, cooked with cabbage. $8.25
Spicy Pork- Broiled pork, topped with a spicy, garlicky sauce. $8.25
Pork Chops- Topped with grilled onions & homemade mushroom gravy. $9.75
Lau Lau- Saturday Special Traditional Hawaiian dish with pork wrapped in taro leaves, steamed to perfection. (Please ask for price)
Pork Teriyaki- Broiled pork, topped with Teriyaki homemade teriyaki sauce. $8.25
Veggie Pork Stir Fry- A mix of pork, broccoli, carrots, onions, shiitake mushrooms& zucchini. Add Grandma’s Korean HOT sauce to make it spicy! $8.50
VEGETABLE
Veggie Tempura- Deep fried carrots & zucchini, Japanese style. $8.00
Veggie Stir Fry- Tofu, broccoli, carrots, onions, shiitake mushrooms & zucchini. Add Grandma’s Korean HOT sauce to make it spicy! $8.25
FISH
Mahi-Mahi- Cooked your way: Broiled, Sauteed, or Deep Fried. $8.75
Mahi-Mahi Teriyaki- Broiled Mahi-Mahi with homemade teriyaki sauce. $8.75
SANDWICHES
Includes Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions, Mayo & one side!
Hamburger- Homemade patties cooked to your liking. $6.00
Cheeseburger- Homemade patties cooked to your liking. $6.25
Bulgogi- Beef marinated in homemade garlic, teriyaki sauce. $6.50
Beef Teriyaki- Broiled beef with homemade teriyaki sauce. $6.50
Chicken Teriyaki- Broiled Chicken with homemade teriyaki sauce. $6.50
Pork Teriyaki- Broiled pork with homemade teriyaki sauce. $6.50
Chicken Katsu- Freshly made, deep fried chicken strips. $6.50
Korean Chicken- Broiled with homemade spicy, garlicky sauce. $6.50
Calamari Sandwich- Deep fried, Panko Style. $6.50
Mahi-Mahi- Broiled, Homemade Teriyaki, or Deep Fried! $6.50
Grilled Cheese- Uncle’s Favorite. $4.00
SOUPS, SALADS, SIDES, & APPETIZERS
Ahi Poke- Ahi Tuna prepared Hawaiian style…your choice of mild, medium or spicy. Market Price
S&S Saimin- Noodles, egg, green onion & fish cake. $3.75
Mandu Min- Noodles & pork/veggie dumplings in broth. $5.00
Mandu Soup- Pork & Vegetable dumplings in a tasty broth. $4.50
Miso Soup- Traditional Japanese Soup! $1.75
Potato/Mac Salad- Grandma’s famous homemade recipe! $1.50
Tossed Green Salad- Lettuce, cucumber, tomato. $1.50
French Fries- Crinkle cut style. $1.75
Fried Mandu- Fried, Veggie/Pork pot stickers. $4.25
Spring Rolls- Deep fried veggie! $4.25
BEVERAGES
Kona Brewing Co.- $4.25 pint
Longboard Lager- Longboard Lager is a smooth refreshing lager fermented and aged for five weeks at cold temperatures to yield its exceptionally smooth flavor. A delicate, slightly spicy hop aroma complements the malty body of this beer.
Fire Rock Pale Ale- Fire Rock Pale Ale is a crisp, refreshing “Hawaiian-style” pale ale. Its signature copper color results from the unique blend of specialty roasted malts. The pronounced citrus-floral hop aroma comes from the liberal amounts of Galena, Cascade & Mt. Hood hops added to each brew.
Pipeline Porter-(seasonal winter brew) Pipeline Porter is smooth and dark with a distinctive roasty aroma and earthy complexity from its diverse blends of premium malted barley. This celebration of malt unites with freshly roasted 100% Kona coffee grown at Cornwell Estate on Hawaii’s Big Island, lending a unique roasted aroma and flavor. A delicate blend of hops rounds out this palate-pleasing brew.
Wailua Wheat-(seasonal summer brew) This golden, sun colored ale has a bright, citrusy flavor that comes from the tropical passion fruit we brew into each batch. Sit back, relax and enjoy paradise anytime.
Coors Light-$2.75 bottle
Bud Light-$2.75 bottle
Wine- $3.75
Walnut Crest- Merlot
Walnut Crest- Chardonnay
Wood Bridge- White Zinfandel
HAWAIIAN SUN- $1.25
Lilikoi Passion- The tangy and sweet flavor of Lilikoi (Passion fruit) makes this a revitalizing tropical drink!
Guava Nectar- Delicious tropical nectar with a natural tartness of the guava fruit!
Pass-O-Guava- A perfect tropical blend of passion fruit juice, orange juice, and guava nectar. An exotic drink that will please many!
Passion Orange Drink- A refreshing blend of tangy Passion Fruit and sweet orange juice!
Coffee-$1.50
Hot Tea-$1.00
Soda Pop- Small-$1.50 Large-$175
Pepsi, Root Beer, Dr. Pepper, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Iced Tea
Tropicana Fruit Punch
Tropicana Lemonade


Carlos Says:
Aloha Kona Mix Plate!
Posted on April 7th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
Kina Says:
WOO HOO! Can’t wait to visit you this month and eat some broke da mouth mix plate!
Aloha!
Kina
Posted on April 10th, 2008 at 6:26 pm
Lori- hawaiian Honu Says:
Aloha plenty, love kona mix plate, just like home. Gotta love uncle Ricks ahi poke, broke da mouth and you gotta try’em if you haven’t, along with everything else on the menu. I (we) are in there atleast once a week, sometimes twice, cannot help it. I wouldn’t even eat fast foods, lol…k den, a hui hou.
Posted on April 11th, 2008 at 7:21 am
Mauian Says:
Mahalo to the Kim family for bringing local kine grinds here to Bend! Their aloha spirit makes the atmosphere so much like home… We couldn’t ask for a greater place to sit around, enjoy da ono food, and meet with other locals!
Da only problem is trying to decide on what to eat because there are so many choices and everything is sooooo onolicious!!!
Mahalo nui loa Ricky, Sheri and Shinobu… and Gramma too… for bringing a little piece of Hawaii here to Central Oregon.
Ipolani Dickson
Posted on April 30th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
John Glass Says:
Best Hawaiian food in Bend! The Ahi Poke is killer. Don’t miss out on the aloha spirit that this family owned restaurant serves up with every order.
John
Posted on May 1st, 2008 at 10:12 am
Todd Says:
You guys are my favorite place to eat out in Bend. At night, I dream of your potato mac….:)…..and bulgogi!
Posted on May 4th, 2008 at 9:30 am
MELISSA Says:
YOU GUYS ROCK. YOU KNOW THAT WE ALL LOVE YOU HERE AT CONSOLIDATED TOWING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted on May 4th, 2008 at 6:46 pm
Gail Cantor Says:
Hi Sheri,
We were in your restaurant last week with my cousin from Des Moines. Thank you for the warm hospitality and the extra large side order of kim chee! It was so wonderful to see a bit of Kona on our trip. My cousin will definitely be back in Bend next month eating the wonderful poke!
Thanks again,
William and Gail Cantor
Kailua-Kona
Posted on May 15th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
Tony Says:
I’ve heard that your Food is Great!!!! am having a wedding and i was wondering how much it would be to cater 25-30 people?? is a small wedding!!! thanx!
Posted on May 21st, 2008 at 1:17 am
TParsons Says:
The best in C.O….
Love the Kalua Cabbage, Loco Moco and of course the Mac Salad.
Everything that we’ve tried so far has been delicious and consistent with authentic local style food from Hawaii.
- Aloha
Posted on May 29th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
SHOGUNZ ERC Says:
To all the staff at Kona Mix,
Much Mahalos for the hospitality! We are so blessed to have you folks to host our bike nights on Thursdays. We look forward to doing more with you all and promoting your awesome venue in 2009! Again, all our aloha from Jonny and the whole Shogunz Sportbike Crew!!
(Just giotta get Shinobu on a ride with us!! LOL) Alohaz!
Posted on September 9th, 2008 at 4:21 pm
Lisa from Eden Says:
Hi Sheri & Ricky,
Aloha from your friends and former neighbors at Kopiko Plaza. We sure miss you guys and if we’re ever in the area we’ll be sure to stop by.
We love Laine & Erica, but miss the good old days with the Kims next door.
Lisa & the girls from Eden
Posted on September 9th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
deborah tuhy Says:
Aloha Shari:
It’s Deborah Tuhy saying Hi from Oregon!. Am here finishing my degree..I am missing my Korean Chicken and Spicy Pork big time brah…I hear you have a place in Bend, too far away for me, why not Portland? Anyways good stuffs, take care and many mahalos for all you did for me and continue to do for Alan and Sam.
Love,
Deborah
Posted on September 15th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
Kris Redmond Says:
Aloha all family from Big Island Kona Mix plate much love and the food is the best always!!!!
Posted on September 22nd, 2008 at 2:20 am
Derek Says:
your food is AWESOME! Hope y’all had a great christmas!
Posted on December 26th, 2008 at 5:59 pm