We only had desserts but they were amazing! Especially the macadamia nut pie. I'm am so thankful…read morefor the local person who recommended Hana Hou. The menus looks excellent - we will be back to try more!

3/4/26 Huli Huli…read moreChicken Welcome to the southernmost restaurant of the USA! Welcome to the southernmost village! We came by on a weekday around 4 PM, and were quickly seated. They have ample parking out front, and as this is situated in a slightly more rural part of the island, I wouldn't expect them to be extra extraordinarily busy. They are also right across the street from a renowned bakery for Malasadas (donuts with no hole). Service was quick and kind throughout our stay. Huli Huli Chicken (7/10) - they give a massive entire half chicken! As expected, the thigh and wings were super tender. I will know, that this chicken breast was probably one of the most tender chicken breast that I've ever had. SOOO JUICY!!! the meat itself was super succulent and each bite was very tasty. - my only complaint is regarding the flavor. Huli Huli chicken is usually barbecued outside, with a pretty crisp and dark exterior. However, this chicken's exterior was quite pale, and I'm unsure if they grilled it. It's possible that it is a baked chicken. Overall, the spot is unique because it claims it's the southern most restaurant of the USA. The Huli Huli chicken is super tender, like the exterior signature barbecue flavor that other local spots have.

Had to make a stop at Punaluʻu Bake Shop because you can't drive past that place and not give in…read more.. and yeah, zero regrets. Walked in and it's like instant comfort--sweet bread smell hitting you before you even figure out what you want. Grabbed a few items and every single one delivered. Soft, fresh, just the right amount of sweetness without feeling heavy. One of those spots where you take a bite, pause, and go "ok yeah... this is why people talk about this place." What I liked most is it didn't feel like a tourist trap--it felt real. Good energy, quick service, and plenty to choose from whether you want something sweet or just a quick snack for the road. Definitely one of those must-stop spots when you're cruising the island... just don't plan on leaving with only one thing.

My wife and I stopped by Punalu'u Bake Shop on a Thursday afternoon around 2:30 p.m. and almost…read moreeverything from their menu was sold out. The only items in their pastry case was two types of turnovers, bread pudding, normal malasadas with no fillings, and "Bismark" malasadas, malasadas filled with white cream and topped with chocolate. None of the fruit filled malasadas available. Like most of the guests in line, we were frustrated at the availability, or lack thereof. At the register, we overheard the woman behind the counter confirm that most of the store's inventory had been cleared out by locals who had placed large phone-in orders beforehand. In my opinion, this shortage could have been avoided: if large orders are placed well in advance, it seems like they could have planned better for their in-store guests by making more inventory? In any case, the sugar covered malasada ($2.29) I had was fine, but not mind-blowing. Definitely not something I would go out of my way to try out, nor something I would wait in a line line for. The malasada had obviously been sitting around all day in the case and didn't taste especially fresh. If anything, the malasada was a little on the dense side. Out of curiosity, I also got a block of their bread pudding ($3.29), and my goodness, that thing is a brick. The bread pudding here is dense! The bread pudding is loaded with raisins. If you're a raisin fan, you'll absolutely love the bread pudding. For everyone else, the raisins make the bread pudding a bit too sweet. Overall, my visit to Punalu'u Bake Shop was pretty disappointing. I would unlikely stop by again if I'm visiting this part of the island.

Good food stop before heading to Volcano National Park…read more This place was better than the fancy one in Kona we had lunch at the day before! I'd definitely stop here again, the ladies were all so nice and service was great.

Consistent good food, large menu, friendly service at reasonable prices. Whether you're just…read morepassing through or a local, there's something to enjoy for everyone.

I first came across Ka'u local buzz coffee and Paradise Meadows a couple of years ago and decided…read morethat this was the best coffee I've ever had. Same for the Mac Nuts. I immediately subscribed to their newsletter so I could keep up to speed on what they where offering. In a recent trip to Hawaii, we were finally able to visit in person and it was a fun experience. Enthusiastic staff, lots of laughter, delicious fruit slushies, Art Gallery with featured local artists, penny the pig, baby ducks, parrots that would squawk at you until you engaged in conversation. Premium Kau Coffee, Macnuts, chocolate, short bread, slushies, pizza (on the day we were there) made by two Italian guys. Yes please! After we gorged on free samples and margarita pizza, we went on a shopping spree at the well stocked gift shop (not sure if that's the correct term, maybe farmstand?). Since we spent a certain amount on goodies, a discount was given along with free shipping to Alaska (what?!?). It makes me so happy just knowing that places like this exist. My only regret about stopping is that because we were in go, go, go mode to get to a birthday party, we didn't spend nearly enough time here as I would've liked. Next time!

This is a must-see stop on the way to South Point. Admission is free, and you can wander the…read moregrounds filled with lush plants, birds, and an art gallery. Grab a bite from the food truck or enjoy the samples in the store. The macadamia nuts are absolutely addictive, and the thoughtfully crafted honey is just as incredible. We left a generous tip for our sample guru and went home with bags of macadamia nuts and a variety of honey. Everyone was so friendly and knowledgeable, and I loved learning how the honey develops its unique flavors. Best of all, it feels great to support local farmers!

Got 1/4 lb of a few different pokes to try. We got the salmon poke, southside sweety poke, shoyu…read morepoke, wasabi poke, slippery Hawaiian, and dhawaiian poke. The salmon and tuna were all very fresh and everything was very well seasoned. The names are very accurate in describing the poke flavor. Our favorites were the salmon poke and the slippery Hawaiian poke, saucy and great balance of savory, salty, umami, and a bit of sweetness. The wasabi poke had a very very strong wasabi flavor, so be warned! We also tried their ube lemonade and Mac salad. The ube lemonade was a nice purple color, but it didn't taste much like ube and the lemonade didn't taste fresh either. The Mac salad was a bit too creamy and dense in our opinion. So we'd skip these but definitely get the poke + rice bowl!

Omg the Superman, shoyu poke was da bomb Aunty was so…read morepleasant to talk to Open seating is cool and light breeze

Go find this guy at new location !! Just down the road and…read morelook for signs. Clean operation and honest people !

We were told about "the best" hot dog stand by some other visitors at our resort. We swung by after…read morehiking to Papakolea, the green sand beach, so we were hungry. The owner/operator is there serving hot made to order dogs. He is closed Wednesday and Sunday (makes sense as his booth is in the parking lot of a church). It appeared to be a popular local spot, we were the only tourists, and listened to the local chatter. We both ordered the Portuguese dog, which is large, with cheese. He fries it right on the grilled bun. We took ours over to the local park, he wrapped them in foil for us. The dogs were $10 each, and we probably should have shared. For the pricy island, a good deal for lunch!

We stopped by here last night for dinner around 7 pm. It really is like dining at someone's home…read morekitchen! Our server was kind, she made a few suggestions. Food is Asian-local fusion. I ordered the meat Jun and furikake chicken combo plate with Mac salad which I enjoyed. However, the furikake chicken had a lot of pieces that felt like just skin or batter, only a handful of pieces that were real chunks of chicken. Mac salad was good. Meat Jun was about average. My mom had the kalbi and Korean chicken combo plate which she was not impressed with. She thinks it might've been overcooked or refried. She says she would not order again. Also should note that the seafood menu is not fresh caught, if that's what you're looking for. Otherwise, for the prices it's worth a stop!

Best food so far while vacationing on the Big Island…read more There are variety of food on the menu, most if not all with large portion of protein, palatable, and best of all, it was affordable. Here, you can feed the picky eater with a cheese burger and order of onion rings while dining with someone wanting Chinese or Asian flavor while you have a plate of local Hawaiian dish. It feels like a casual Hawaiian diner. We parked our car on the back, had decent amount of parking. There are indoor and outdoor dining area. Plus, the server was attentive.

I give Randy's a five because the service is exceptional always a smile and a big aloha. The food…read moreis Ono delicious. Now realize it is not a brick and mortar eatery it is more like a food truck feel. They do have plenty of parking and outdoor picnic style tables. I love it but I don't eat there I only take away. Usually order a plate lunch and take home a whole chicken. Don't know where he gets his chickens but they are the biggest I have never seen lol. The chicken is so large that I use one half for a Randy's Huli Huli Chili. Yummy. The other half I freeze to use later for maybe an enchilada dish or just re heat and serve with rice. Highly recommend for locals (realizing all locals know about Randy's) and certainly worth the while for visitors.

The best bbq spot!! Big fan of their pork in gravy, and chicken!! But get the combo and try them…read moreall. Their Mac salad is amazing too. Can't wait to try the macaroni and cheese with some brisket next time. Everything looks and smell so good. Their bbq sauce I could drink! It is so tasty and not spicy. So delish! Definitely stop if you're driving by.

This is the dream -- the hole-in-the-wall restaurant with good prices and amazing food. It's not…read morewhat you expect in a strip mall.

I saw the restaurant and looked it up because I hadn't seen or heard of it and am always on the…read morelookout for a new great spot especially BBQ! But then I read the reviews and now it looks like we missed it and it went downhill after opening. Unfortunately that happens too often in Kona! No great places to eat and if there are there's no parking. Places start out great then folks lose interest. Besides can't find folks to work! Too bad. Hate to see Alii Drive so empty too!

This food is freaking amazing! Totally off the beaten path but well worth the visit you'll love…read morethe food!

The place is cute and comfortable. I got a pound of brisket and the cole slaw. Both were fantastic…read more I am looking forward to trying all the other offerings here. The staff were very nice. I highly recommend stopping here.