Long line but moves pretty quick. Hot dogs are great a must have when you're in Kauai.read more

The famous Puka Dogs! Got to try them right at opening for the day. All the sauces, relishes, and…read moremustard sounded great. We went with the peach and mango relish. Both were delicious and the mango one was the sweeter of the two. I really liked their garlic sauce. I thought that stood out the most along with the slight crunch and snap you get with each bite. You also gotta got their lemonade. Half sweetness was perfect for us.

What an amazing discovery! Porky's had been on my list since our last trip to Kauai, but it was one…read moreof those places that always looked interesting and somehow we kept skipping it. We finally made it our last dinner on the island, and WOW. The pork grilled cheese was absolutely amazing. So good that I'm literally sitting on the plane right now with a to-go box from Porky's Definitely a place we'll be coming back to next time we're on Kauai!

Highly recommend 5 star dog topped with kalua pork…read more Outstanding grilled cheese that my wife loved Great success story

Hanapēpē is Hawaii's biggest little town and was once the capital of Kaua'i, once bustling with a…read morebusy harbor, train station and military base. Today, it's a sleepy town with art galleries, restaurants, gift shops and auto parts stores. Nestled in the corner of a former hotel and brothel is Longies. Offering refreshing and delicious (and legal) delights, it's somewhat of an oasis in a hot and dry region. On this visit, I had the Longies special, which is a bed of vanilla ice cream with shave ice flavored with Blue Hawaii, haupia (Hawaiian coconut pudding) and ube. There's also a vanilla cold cream cap on top of the shave ice. The place is family run with parents and their kids serving you with nothing but genuine West Side aloha. Ignore the reviews on other sites that say it's "lightly flavored water." This place is great.

Fantastic treat! Friendly staff. Delicious. Glad we stopped! Would totally go back.read more

Right off the beach, there's a little shaved ice truck. It's got great flavors of real fruit syrup…read moreand classic syrup. They also sell other items--it all sounds so tempting and refreshing in the hot, humid weather! Got the guava and mango real fruit syrups. I'm a super big fan of the guava!! It's sweet, but like juice sweet, not pure sugar sweet. The ice melts fast, but knowing that, they give you a straw. I'd come back!

This was right across from Lawa'i beach and it was very very popular. The service was friendly but…read morethey were definitely on island time. I didn't mind waiting - stood there and enjoyed the nice ocean breeze! I ordered the coconut cream and guava plus a snowcap. I decided to go with the organic syrups but they also have the more traditional flavors too. In addition to shave ice, they also sell snacks. Compared to some of the other shave ice places, I felt like the syrup was more on the sweeter side ... most people don't mind that but for me, I like it less sweet so it tastes more like "natural" sweet. Don't get me wrong though, I ate the whole thing! I would definitely get this place again if I was in the area! Highly recommend!

I had this burger last month, and from what I remember, it was way better than any burger I've had…read moreback home in SoCal. It was juicy, tasted incredibly fresh, and the seasoning was just right. This was also my first time trying a grass-fed beef burger made with 100% Kauai beef, and it definitely lived up to the hype. If you're in Poipu, you've got to give this place a try!

The food at Bubba's Burgers was delicious and fast. Even though we had to wait in line for a few…read moreminutes, our food came quickly. The line was well worth the short wait. We had a beautiful view while eating. There were some tables inside, but most people ate outside. Everyone in my party had the same thing, so I didn't feel the need to photograph everything. We had Double Bubbas, a side of fries, a side of onion rings, a chocolate milkshake, and a vanilla milkshake. I forgot to take pictures until midway through, because it looked so delicious I just had to dig in immediately.

Yo! This is great Mexican burritos and tacos. Great…read more Really can't not eat here all the time. So darn good. The shrimp tacos. The shrimp burrito. The fish tacos. Even the pork tacos. So good. I cannot describe how good they are. Best flood. The service is a window. So take the order. What for the food. That's it, pretty simple. And it's right down the street from a lot of beaches. It's great after a day in the sun. Simple setting next to the market. Go get yourself some. You will live it.

I know Da Crack is considered a local favorite in Poipu but we just didn't get the hype…read more The food was very average and pretty expensive for what you get. Not super well seasoned and not necessarily memorable. The biggest letdown was that they had run out of guacamole. For a quick and casual bite, give it a try. But if you're looking for really good Mexican food, go elsewhere.

We came to pick up some lunch.My girl friend had the Shoyu chicken and roast pork plate.She enjoyed…read moreit a lot.The roast pork was cook perfectly,Tender,Good taste,The gravy was just right.The Shoyu chicken was good as well.My self?I always always get there Deluxe box lunch.Its my favorite!.It has there Korean fried chicken,Shrimp tempura,Fish tempura,luncheon meat,hot dog,Noodles,picked cabbage rice and Mac salad.If You planned on getting the box lunch you must order it early.They sometimes run out.Also they have lots of more choices to choose from like ,Teri meat loaf,curry chicken,Sweet and sour spareribs,spaghetti,namasu,Fried noodles,oriental steamed fish,chicken stir fry with tofu n vegetables just to name a few.You can either eat in clean dining area or Eat out in the food court tables as well..So when you want some good food,affordable prices,And good service come here.

If your cruise ship is here for the day and you don't have an excursion, take a rideshare from…read moreNawiliwili Cruise Port to Kukui Grove Center and have some local food at Sone's. While you're there, Costco & Longs Drugs are just a few minutes walk.

Fresh and delicious sandwiches. The lady was so nice and we chatted a bit. I recommend!read more

After a morning of snorkeling this place hit the spot. I would have taken a picture, but I ate my…read moresandwich too quickly. The pastrami was incredible. My mother also really enjoyed her tuna salad sandwich. Each order came with a bag of chips. There was one woman behind the counter (this place is takeout only) and she did it all--took orders and prepped the sandwiches. She was sweet and professional. I highly recommend giving this place a visit.

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.

It was a good food experience. We ordered the #2 Sampler plate and split that amongst 2 people. It…read morecame with a large piece of chicken, a rib, some shredded/pulled pork/beef, chili, and rice. Honestly a perfect serving for 2 people. With their bbq sauces, very thing was really good and the rice had a good consistency. The chili was strong on the acidity from the tomato, but I like that so it was perfect for me. We did also order a side salad, it was definitely just a side salad~ I would have skipped this in the future, I think they may have been a little too cold in the fridge and the cucumber and greens froze a little and it kind of made the greens soft and the cucumber a little soft. But still very edible once mixed all together. Fountain drinks were unlimited and they had Coke Zero I think a 10/10 for me. I wish I had tried the cornbread cause I was very curious. Maybe next time. Staff was nice, love the location. The chickens come right up to you and definitely eye you down, but sitting outside enjoying some bbq, it was great.

This was our first meal when we arrived in Kauai. We we're exhausted from our flight and this place…read moreseems to be the first one that we spotted so we went for it. I was a little skeptical since no one was dining. Surprisingly the service was quick. No one in the counter, the 3 employees are all in the back. One guy took our order and within 5 minutes it's ready. Food verdict- we ordered the big plate, my husband and I shared. Enough for both of us. I must say, it was not bad at all. If you are hungry, it's tolerable. The meat are seasoned and tender. The soup is my favorite. Ample of chairs and tables. Background music and if you are lucky you will also see the Hula dance show by the lawn in front of the Coconut Market. Fyi: Kauai is known for chickens roaming around. You will see them everywhere.