EIGHT08 EATS: National Chili Day

National Chili Day on the fourth Thursday in February honors one of America’s favorite dishes that being the Chili. Found within this blog are a variety of establishments offering their versions of Chili that can be found throughout Oahu Nei. Be sure to check them out 👍

First stop Zippy’s! Pictured above and below is Zippy’s most famous dish that being their Chili with Rice. Zippy’s famous Chili is an all time Hawaii favorite that is more mellow compared to a traditional chili and is enjoyable for everyone. Available in it’s original recipe, no bean, and vegetarian varieties


More Chili goodness from Zippy’s this time around with their Chili Burrito Plate as pictured below. Their Chili Burrito Plate consists of a bean and meat burrito smothered in their famous chili. Accompanied with (2) scoops rice and a mac salad

Pictured below is a mini order of their Chili & Chicken Mixed Plate


Pictured above and below is their Chili & Cheese Fries. Their Chili & Cheese Fries consists of golden brown fries topped with their famous chili and shredded cheddar cheese



Pictured above and below is a Mini Chili Plate from Grace’s Inn located in Honolulu, Hawaii. Fun Fact: Grace’s Inn has been serving daily specials, local kine grinds, and a variety of local favorites since 1982


Hank’s Haute Dogs incorporates Chili into their menu via their Chili Dog. Pictured above and below is their Chili Dog consisting of their house-made chili, raw onions, and cheddar cheese


Pictured below is a Chili Plate from Richie’s Drive Inn located in the heart of Kalihi in Honolulu, Hawaii


Located in Hilo, Hawaii, Verna’s Drive In incorporates Chili into their menu via their Deluxe Chili Cheese Fries as pictured below


Also located in Hilo, Hawaii, Saucy Dogs incorporates Chili into their menu via their Chili Nachos as pictured above. Their Chili Nachos consists of nachos covered with chili, jalapeños, tomatoes, onions, sour cream, and cheddar cheese
Happy Eats,
Peter Rosario