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    8E88 Thai & Poke’

    4.9 (76 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Mango sticky rice
    Jessica M.

    Food was great. Portion sizes were generous. When I was ordering, I mentioned that a member of our party has food allergies and they were sure to cook the food separately and package it separately. Much appreciated! We will eat here again next time we are on the island!

    Cream cheese wontons
    Stephanie S.

    We stopped here for dinner our first night in town and went back the next night bc it was so good. The cream cheese wontons are most likely the best we've ever had. We ordered two orders the second night so we didn't have to share. lol I had the drunken noodles both nights. First night with beef and the second night with chicken. I preferred the beef. My husband got the combination poke bowl the first night and the chicken chowmein. He liked both. They were super busy the second night so we waited over 40 minutes for our food. The first night it was only about 5 minutes. There was a nice lighted seating area behind the food truck with picnic tables. We were happy part of it was under a canopy when it started raining we took shelter at a table there. Plenty of parking spots in the lot they're located in too.

    Nin J.

    So I came for food, but then noticed that they had the mango sticky rice dessert so of course I passed on food and ordered dessert. It was delicious. Worth every bite, only problem was that I wish I had more.

    Pineapple Fried Rice with Shrimps

    Amazing Pineapple Fried Rice with Shrimp. Cook to perfection and golden yellow rice with great fragrant. Local Hawaiian shrimps are so big and sweet. Poke bowl was served with the freshest sushi grade sashimi and rice in perfect texture. We were totally in shock to find this quality of food from a food truck. They have some clean outdoor seatings in a sturdy tent and string lights.

    Chicken pad thai
    Edwin V.

    Ordered chicken pad thai, beef Penang curry, and Thai tea. All were very good portions. Chicken pad thai was very flavorful without being greasy. Great flavor. Penang beef curry was rich and thick with tender beef and a good mix of veggies! Also very tasty with just the right amount of spice. My new go-to Thai place!

    Will W.

    Thai and Poke is a cute food truck in Wailua super close to the beach. The menu consist of Thai curries, sushi and poke. I ordered a spicy Aji poke bowl. I thought it was pretty good. It was light but filling. The service was super friendly and at the window was informative and kind.

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    Paula P.

    Exceptional food at this truck with the sweetest operators, who gave us an order of mango sticky rice on the house. Delicious!

    Mango sticky rice
    Gabe V.

    Awesome food truck. It was located down the Airbnb that I rented out for a week. We went there once but saw they ran out of sticky rice. We went again before we had to fly back. Had yellow curry this time and it was great! The lady taking our order remembered us from the first time we went. Great service and a great place to end my trip to Kauai!

    Eric S.

    I'm usually not impressed with food trucks. This place was very good!! The panang and satay were spot on. The panang wasn't too spicy more on the sweeter side.

    Poke

    The service was excellent and the food was amazing. My wife and I were too hungry to wait for our dinner reservation, so we decided to stop in here instead. We're very glad we did!

    Yellow curry, poke mix, and Thai iced tea

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    This is the best mango sticky rice and Thai tea I've ever had. The service was great and the food will be unforgettable.

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    Amazing sticky rice and mango and excellent service! Thank you!! Really happy we were able to get this when we were In Kauai!!!

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    We all enjoyed our food from this food truck. One of us had a yellow curry dish, and I had pad se yie ( sp?).

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    Awe… thank you so much for your review, we are really appreciate you

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    The curry is delicious. You will want to send a postcard home telling your friends and family about the Thai food truck in Kapaa.

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    Delicious food excellent Customer Service highly recommend. Fast delicious food reasonably priced.

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    Wailua Drive In - Chili fried chicken (10 piece)

    Wailua Drive In

    4.2(855 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Family-owned & operated

    Wailua Drive In is a popular Hawaiian restaurant in Kapa'a, Hawaii, known for its fresh, local…read morecomfort food like plate lunches, burgers, and katsu. Popular menu items include ahi katsu 10/10, chili pepper chicken 9/10, and Hawaii's own- loco moco (not a huge fan in general). They offer a variety of other options, including poke, ramen, and sandwiches, with convenient takeout and delivery available. It's definitely a local favorite due to its generous portions, authentic Hawaiian cuisine and friendly service. We ordered the fried chicken and poke combo with wonton chips and the ahi katsu (my absolute fav). The ahi was fried to perfection- crispy on the outside while rare and tender on the inside. The sauce on the katsu was absolutely fire!!! So good! Macaroni salad was creamy and delicious. And the rice was perfect. Obviously, you cannot visit Hawaii without having some of their poke- always fresh and delightfully tasty. The marinade was savory and packed with flavor.

    First time to Kaua'i and I'm looking for some local eats. From the reviews I've read, this seems to…read morebe a popular place. GETTING THERE: It was extremely easy to find. Its right off a main road and you cannot miss it. Parking lot was a bit small, but there was plenty of parking. AMBIANCE: When I went there was plenty of seating. A bit dead, but I also did go pretty early. There were a bunch of decor of older American pop culture like Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, etc. But also Hawaiian themed decor (obviously). SERVICE: You gotta walk up to the front to order. I was approached almost immediately as soon as I walked up to the menu on the screen. The girl working was super friendly and welcoming. I made my order and she gave me a pager for when my food was ready. FOOD: I ordered the chili pepper chicken, which was recommended from the girl at the counter. My friend ordered the ahi katsu. The chili pepper chicken was good! It was crispy and extremely flavorful. It was slightly too salty for my taste, but luckily the rice does help balance it out. Some of the crispness was sacrificed for the sauce, but it was overall still pretty crispy. I loved that they used boneless chicken thigh. I was expecting bones or lots of breading but it actually had a perfect ratio. I wasn't much a fan of the mac salad. It was like a mix of mac and potato salad, but more like a potato salad. I'm not big on potato salad, so that makes sense. My friend's ahi katsu was alright in my opinion. The sauce that's on it was good and enjoyed all the flavors. The tuna was just a bit overcooked to my liking, but idk how else one would make a katsu without overlooking it too much. Maybe bread the fish and freeze it before frying? Idk man, I'm not a chef lol but the tuna would definitely be better if it was less cooked. OVERALL: Honestly, I would still come here again. I still enjoyed the meal and the service was pretty quick. Both items were both worth trying. All the flavors were there and the little things I didn't like were just personal preferences. Its a great place to pick up a lunch plate and enjoy it at the beach.

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    Lau lau plate - delish!

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    Pono Market

    Pono Market

    4.6(1.4k reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    If you're visiting Kauai and looking for a local lunch spot, Pono Market is a must…read more We stopped in for lunch and ordered a little bit of everything: pork lau lau (which was a hit with my toddler, no less!), a couple of different poke options, and a plate with karaage and poke. I can't remember exactly which poke varieties we got, but I believe one was their shoyu poke and the other was a spicy ahi. Regardless, everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. This is exactly the kind of mom-and-pop spot I love finding while traveling. No frills, just friendly people serving great food at reasonable prices. The poke was fresh, the karaage was flavorful, and the lau lau was tender and comforting. The staff was welcoming, the portions were generous, and the prices were fair, especially considering the quality of the food. There are plenty of places to eat on Kauai, but spots like this are what make a trip memorable. We'll definitely be back the next time we're on the island.

    Pono market was legit everything they say it is on tik tok!…read more the fish was super fresh. They also have options for poke bowls if you'd like, they offer half and half options of ahi fish just different flavors. If that make sense. Honestly loved it so much! Service was super fast paced everyone going in knew what they wanted and it was also lunch time so everything was moving fast! It is a store like place, so it kind felt like I was walking into a deli but with fish options!

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    The Fish Express - Spicy Ahi & Spicy Salmon poke

    The Fish Express

    4.4(1.2k reviews)
    7.6 mi
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    The moment my husband and I landed, we wanted to get the vacay going by looking up where to eat…read more Based on the time we landed we noticed alot of places closes by 8pm.The Fish Express was close to where we were at and they were closing at 4. We were there around noon and it is amazing to see that most of their fish were gone, I knew that was a sign that this spot was gonna be good! The fish express offers ready to go foods, hot food, and also fresh fish like a fish market! My husband and I always just get the poke and this time we tried ahi shoyu poke, ahi maui onion poke, ahi spicy poke with crab, and sliced tako. They don't have a seating place everyone either ate it outside the store or in their car. The poke... cuts like butter! When it cuts like you know you picked a good spot! There's something about getting the first bite at the start of your vacation that kick starts the day, time, and the vacation. Getting the right eats makes a person remember that special place and since it was our first time in Kauai, finding The Fish Express and eating one of the best pokes really set the mood to our vacation and I can't wait to go back!

    Thor little spot was great!! Fish was pretty fresh! They…read moresell everything per lb and they options for poke bowls also. They have toppings à la carte. It's pretty reasonably priced, If I had more time I would have gone back for more! And they were super friendly also.

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    One of the best poke spots!

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    Tiki Tacos - Kalua Pig Taco

    Tiki Tacos

    4.2(1.6k reviews)
    1.2 mi
    •$$

    Tiki Tacos was outstanding. I honestly have no complaints. As someone from New Mexico who takes…read moregood tacos seriously, these are hands down the best tacos I've had on the island. The Surfing Pig is a must-try, especially with the extra hot sauce. The flavors were incredible, the ingredients tasted fresh, and everything was packed with flavor. If you're looking for great tacos, this place is absolutely worth a visit. I'll definitely be back.

    Tiki Tacos was an absolute winner…read more I went with the Kahuna Fish Taco and the Tiki Fire Pork Taco, and both were fantastic. The pork was so crispy it was basically a bacon taco in disguise, piled with fresh cabbage slaw and a sweet-spicy salsa that had me seriously considering ordering another round. The fish taco was fresh, bright, and exactly what you want from a taco stand a stone's throw from the ocean. The homemade tortillas were the real star of the show. Warm, fresh, and packed with flavor, they elevated everything wrapped inside them. The kids both got quesadillas, and the highest compliment a parent can give is that there wasn't a molecule left on either plate. My wife ordered the tofu tacos and thought they were fine - not great, not terrible. But let's be honest: nobody flies to Hawaii and says, "Take me to the best tofu taco stand on the island." The staff was friendly enough, the atmosphere was fantastic, and the walls were covered in cool artwork and quirky local references that gave the place a ton of personality. If you're in Kapaʻa and craving tacos, put this place on your list. I'd come back in a heartbeat.

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    Tiki Tacos - Tiki Tacos. Inside and outside seating. Very comfortable and clean!

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    Tiki Tacos. Inside and outside seating. Very comfortable and clean!

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