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Sandy’s in Kona marks 50 years of family grinds

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ANNA PACHECO / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER

Among popular menu items at Sandy’s Drive In: A teriyaki and shrimp mixed plate, sweet potato tempura, bulgogi fries, and a bento box with teriyaki chicken, Spam, mahimahi and rice.

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French fries are topped with bulgogi beef and a spicy aioli, one of the dishes offered at Sandy’s.

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Sandy Iwashita, left, granddaughter Kelsi Akahoshi and son Aaron Ikeda work together to run Sandy’s Drive In.

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ANNA PACHECO / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER

Sandy’s Drive In, located in Kealakekua, on the Big Island, just celebrated 50 years in business.