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    Garden Gourmet Cafe

    4.9 (30 reviews)
    ModerateCafes, Food Trucks, Thai
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Joyce Z.

    With the majority of Hana visitors day trippers, most eateries and food trucks are closed by 5. Lucky for us, Garden Gourmet was still open after we drove from the airport and checked into our inn. Offering a nice variety of food from flatbread pizzas, tacos, to Thai food, there is bound to be something for everyone. Since it is hot and humid in the middle of this beautiful rainforest, I wanted something light and refreshing so the summer rolls and green papaya salad hit the spot. In fact those summer rolls were so good, I ended up coming back the next day for another order for a mid-day snack. With a fruit stand just down the road from here, buying a butter avocado to go with the summer rolls was perfection. The drunken noodles and sugar cane juice was just okay for me as the cane juice tasted too muddled in comparison to the ones at Twin Falls and Farmacy so I assume this one was pre-pressed vs. pressed to order. But overall, still a great spot in Hana to enjoy the food right on site or back at your accommodations especially if you have an oceanview.

    Margarita pizza
    Lauren H.

    One of the only places open till 6 nearby Hana! We tried to go back on a Wednesday for lunch but they were closed so not sure about Wednesday hours. The papaya salad is a must try- so amazing and fresh. We tried the veggie drunken noodles and the margarita flatbread pizza too. The veggies were fresh and the service was great. We also got coffee ice cream and chocolate chip cookies. All of it was so good- a must stop if they're open. By far the best prices and quality in Hana.

    Papaya salad

    Delicious! Not many places along Hana Highway were open today (Monday in early March) so we were happy to find Garden Gourmet Cafe open and serving made-to-order food this afternoon. We had the papaya salad, drunken noodles and chicken fried rice. All were tasty and made fresh. We also got a soursop, guava and avocado from the fruit stand here - perfectly ripe and reasonably priced!

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    Kristina H.

    This was our go to place for dinner in Hana. We had the Thai food both nights. We were happy with the selection of veggies in both vegetarian and meat dishes. This is unusual! Also the spices used (lots of ginger in our dish!) were great. There aren't that many choices for dinner in Hana btw. However, we repeated dinner at this place just because it was that good and not just because it was there :)

    Jackfruit, Hawaiian chips and Tacos.
    Aanchal G.

    I came across this food-truck on my way to Hana. It is inside the Garden of Eden Arboretum's main entrance but you do not have to pay the entrance fee to eat at the food truck. I was starved when I arrived here and was not hoping to find vegetarian options. However, I was pleasantly surprised to see vegetarian tacos on the menu. I ordered a vegetarian taco, Hawaiian chips and jack fruit. They were all very delicious. Jack fruit was very sweet and refreshing. The overall ambience outside the food truck was also very nice. They had a seating area with umbrellas to protect from rain. Also, there was a peacock roaming around the garden area who was not afraid to come near me in search of food. :)

    Nicole P.

    This was the best stop we could've made on the road to Hana. We ordered the pork and chicken tacos, taro chips, and tamales. Everything tasted amazing! Super flavorful and a bunch of different tasty hot sauces to choose from. There were peacocks hanging out with us as we ate which was pretty dope, but the dopest part was when Tim (the owner) came to chat with us and as we noticed his banana plant was ripe, he chopped it down for us and gave us a bunch of fresh bananas which also were super tasty. Check this place out, Tim and his tacos are amazing.

    Garden Gourmet Cafe, at the entrance of the Botanical Gardens
    Carmie A.

    I have come here to eat at this lunch wagon about three times while on the drive to Hana. I always get one of the pizzas b/c they are delicious and he makes all of it even the dough. My mom always gets the coconut macaroons which she adores along with a brownie or two for my pops. I sometimes would order a tea or rootbeer float as well. all delicious. just keep in mind that this is NOT a fast food restaurant. all food is made to order. but if you like organic delicious food then you will love it. they have a garden in back where they grow most of the fruits and veggies used in the food! so its obviously fresh! fresh fish is also available at times and he can tell you who caught the fish and where it came from and when it was caught, SUPER super fresh!! best fish taco EVER! it is grilled.

    This is the place!
    Bryan C.

    Saw the reviews for this place, and thought we would try it out, honestly we drove by it the first time, and ended up going back. In speaking with the cook / owner / proprietor she mentioned that they use all fresh ingredients, and many of them are grown onsite in her garden at the site, it is easy to see many types of vegetables and herbs growing around the tables. Fish and chicken are sourced locally, and the flatbread pizza dough is made fresh from organic flour. We had a few things, and all of them were fantastic! She cooks everything to order, so there was a small wait, but not too long. Definitely worth the small wait. Ginger Stir Fry with Ono - Fantastic- fresh fish, vegetables, greens and herbs all cooked lightly to perfection, and combined with whatever magical spices (ginger is one for sure) that is placed in the dish. It was perfect! The fish was tender, yet still firm, and everything melted in my mouth! Chicken Summer Rolls. Fantastic! Two large rolls cut in half. These were great, and the highlight was the fresh mint (which we could see grown from our table!) Flatbread cheese pizza - so good we ordered another one, after the first was gone! The dough is freshly made with organic flour and lightly barbecued (grilled) to give it some crispness. Not oily at all, lightly cooked and perfect. Everything else just melted together, the dough was the star of this show. Chicken Tacos - FYI, these are not on the menu, only fish or vegetarian, but my daughter requested chicken and they obliged :). Plenty of chicken and fresh veggies here. The tortillas were out of this world. In fact my kids threatened me with bodily harm if I didn't give this place five stars, that's how much they liked them ;) Overall, if you like fresh food, you will love this place. Definitely worth the drive to Hana.

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    Nalei

    Nalei

    5.0
    (5 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Everything from the second we got out of the car was amazing…read more You should try it! You find yourself in the spot where every visitor wants to be. Where the locals are and where the locals eat. A food truck where it's fenced in and safe to be with your kids, there's shaded seating and lots of Aloha!

    Food That Feeds Your Soul, Not Just Your Belly…read more I gotta say, I drove all the way from Kīhei 'cause Nalei was straight calling my soul. You ever get that feeling where you just know you need some comfort food and a little peace for your mind? That was me. Life been kinda heavy lately, and I knew the only thing that could help was some real local grinds cooked with love. The drive to Hāna not easy -- twisty roads, narrow turns -- but man, the reward waiting for me on 'Ula'ino Road was worth every mile. Hidden in this quiet little corner, surrounded by lush green and the mountains standing tall, Nalei felt like one oasis away from the noise of the world. The breeze was cool, the air smelled clean, and I could literally feel my stress just melt away. Then came the food -- ho, unreal. Their Aloha Sunrise special hit all the right spots. Fluffy eggs, smoky crispy bacon, and that Ono Portuguese sausage... everything cooked with so much aloha, you can taste it. Made me smile and think of my Tūtū Mā and Papa -- that kind of food that brings you right back to your roots. And the saimin? Bro... that was the real deal. The broth warm your soul, the noodles cooked perfect, and all the toppings -- spam, eggs, char siu, kamaboko, green onions -- everything came together so Ono. The portions big too! I was full but still didn't wanna stop eating. Best part -- the prices are affordable, not gonna leave your pocket puka or your stomach hungry. For real, you get more than your money's worth -- you get fed with love. When I left, I wasn't just full -- I was content. My heart felt light again. That's what Nalei does. It's not just food -- it's home, it's comfort, it's aloha served on a plate.

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    Outdoor patio seating and coffee
    Outdoor patio seating and coffee
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    Coffee and Aloha Sunrise
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    Chow's

    4.6
    (64 reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    We were so excited to eat at Joel's food truck once we reached Hana, and the food did not…read moredisappoint. We ordered the Loco Moco, and it was absolutely delicious. Two perfectly cooked eggs with that runny yoke, two hamburger patties, onion, rice, and a generous portion of gravy. All of that combined made a great lunch. If you're not starving, then there's enough to share for two. One of the best Loco Mocos we had on our trip. They're located in an area with multiple little food trucks, and they have plenty of tables in the middle to enjoy your food. There's a little parking lot nearby - we didn't have any problems finding a place to park. Their hours are not necessarily on a timetable - I don't think they opened until an hour after what they said online. But if you can make it while they're open, then it is totally worth it.

    So we took the road to Hana. Yeah, that road. And boy does it ever create and appetite. We we…read morestumbled onto was a food truck spot where you have literally 6-7 different options all selling the local flair and flavor. Both the wife and I decided on Joel's and for once we both decided on the same dish. With a quick order, we were spending some time finding a seat, and looking at some of the other vendors who are also here at the trucks. This is a great and casual place to get your food on. There are a couple of other places that you can go, but the food to choose from here at least for me is just too hard to beat. When we got our food, we were happy it's the portions of both the teriyaki beef and the garlic shrimp. I would suggest that if you get the garlic shrimp, that you have anyone else whom you plan on talking to or being closer than 2 feet from you also eat the garlic shrimp. These things are delicious but will keep vampires away for quite a while. Simply put this is a great stop to get your quick food on, easily eat in 10-15 mins and you can be on the road in 30 mins or less if your in a hurry, or like us, just soak in that glorious weather and have a great meal. The portion size was appropriate and the price is typical of what you will find on the island and keep in mind that you are also in Hana so just keep that in mind. No dollar menus here!! You find yourself on the road to Hana, stop in at the food truck area and stop and Joel's. You wont be sorry.

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