Whether you’re a local or a tourist, whether it’s time for lunch or dinner, the search is on for the best food to satisfy your hunger. If it’s sandwiches you’re after, Kua ‘Aina Sandwich has an extensive menu, including burgers and salads, to fill you up. The shop opened its original store in 1975, way before the current burger-mania craze, and they are the oldest gourmet burger shop in Hawaii, operating on the North Shore of Oahu in Haleiwa.

When you walk into Kua ‘Aina, you’ll know you’re in the right place. Given the large number of menu items, the only difficulty may be in choosing. Here’s a list of their diners’ favorite sandwich choices—and don’t forget to order their fresh cut french fries on the side:

• Mahi-mahi or Ahi:  There’s a reason the fish sandwich sits at the top of their menu board...it’s the best around. The ahi tuna is one of Hawaii’s most delicious fish, while the mahi-mahi’s mild and sweet taste easily make it a local favorite. Char-broiled and served with their famous tartar sauce, don’t hesitate to add grilled onions or Ortega chilies and cheese.
• Pastrami: Have it your way, hot or cold—although most locals prefer it hot with cheese. Add your favorite toppings, and enjoy it on a Kaiser roll. But you can have any sandwich on multigrain wheat or hearth rye.
• Teriyaki Chicken: Not into fish? The chicken is grilled, marinated boneless breast done right and served on a toasted Kaiser roll. Add grilled pineapple for a refreshing island flavor. 
• Grilled Eggplant & Peppers: For the vegetarians, Kua ‘Aina offers many possibilities. This sandwich comes with grilled eggplant steaks and strips of peppers. Add an avocado to your order for extra decadence.

These four sandwiches are just a fraction of what this international sandwich shop has to offer. Customers in Hawaii, as well as at their expanded restaurants in Tokyo, London, Taiwan, and Kapolei can attest, this is the best lunch idea around. Want it ready to go? Call (808) 637-6067 to place your order today and view their full menu online.