Fantastic poke! I got a bowl with spicy ahi and Maui onion ahi, and both tasted so fresh and…read morebalanced with all the seasonings. I liked that you can choose your rice and how much of each topping you want to add since it's all pay by the pound. The parking lot is a bit small, so you might find yourself waiting a little while for a spot.

Came in with high expectations but was let down heavily. Big…read moreline why? Because the service is terrible. The fish doesnt taste fresh. Overly salty. One of the ones we chose tasted like the ocean. To add to this, we found multiple fish scales in our food, never have i had that in my poke. Our worst kauai meal.

Matt was so wonderful our first night that we requested to have him as our server again the next…read morenight as well. This restaurant has the most spectacular views in Kaua'i. The food we ordered was delicious on both nights and the garlic focaccia was spectacular. Matt really made our celebration so extra special. We will absolutely be back next year!

I hesitate to write this review. On the one hand, I think it's one of the best kept secrets in the…read moreislands and I'd like to keep it that way so that I can continue to get a table. On the other, I want them to get the business they deserve, so I won't gatekeep: you must eat here if you are looking for a truly special meal when visiting Kauai. For many years, Merriman's held the top spot for Mai Tais on the islands for me, but Hualani's just stole the crown, in this reviewer's humble opinion. Perfectly balanced with an out of this world macadamia nut dusted rim. And it's a truly special restaurant too. It's the first place we go when we land, tucked in The Timbers close the airport, you can go from airport to relaxing poolside with a spectacular view in 5 minutes. Service is absolutely top notch - every server, every bartender, every person we spoke to on property was a seasoned pro and a delight to interact with. The food is spectacular. We've had a few items over the years that we just can't get out of our head, the crispy rice poke and the short rib potstickers especially. It's not an inexpensive meal, but if you think of it as renting yourself an hour or two of unpretentious luxury, it's a screaming deal.

This place is better than it has a right to be!…read more The people are friendly , but it's just a shack with a few picnic tables outside. I ordered the Kalbi Ribs and my wife got the chicken katsu. The portions were huge and tasted wonderful. Even the white rice was tasty! Highly recommend.

This is a must stop for us when we land in Kauai! Solid local plate lunches that don't skimp on…read moreportions. Service was good and fast. Walked in, ordered, and waited till the buzzer went off. Got the food and it looks the same like it always does! Ordered a beef stew and loco moco plate, a loco moco for my son, and a pumpkin crunch. All were great choices and nothing was left. My wife proclaimed the pumpkin crunch to be the best she's ever had. A classic must stop in Kauai! Don't skip this place!

Is Konohiki Seafoods the best poke on Kauai? If you ask the locals, they'll probably send you here…read more This was our first stop after landing on Kauai, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. It was so good that we came back two more times during our trip. There are plenty of poke options to choose from, along with other local favorites. If it's your first visit, the selection can feel a little overwhelming, but the friendly staff makes the experience easy. We also tried the ginger fried chicken, and it was delicious. This is definitely a grab-and-go spot, there's no seating, but there's plenty of parking. Arrive early for the best selection, and come hungry!

Stopped by Konohiki Seafood in Lihue right after landing in Kauai, and it was the perfect first…read moremeal on the island. It was refreshing to see so many locals coming in, which is always a good sign. We ordered the poke bowl and the Toridon. The Toridon comes with two pieces of their fried ginger chicken, making it a much better value than ordering the chicken à la carte. As you'd expect from a great local poke spot, the fish was incredibly fresh and delicious. The fried ginger chicken was flavorful, juicy, and tender, and paired so well with the poke. If you're looking for a casual, local spot with fresh seafood and generous portions, this is definitely worth a stop.

Soo good! Got Neals Chicken Plate. Staff were super nice And friendly. Phenomenal plate and staff.read more

This is a hidden gem in a random shopping mall. The Kalua pig and the Lua Lua were da bomb. The Mac…read moresalad is also the best I've ever had. Oki is a very nice woman and the service was quick and good. The ambiance is not the best but the food made up for it. This is a must go. Trust me

Dee and Dan are excellent servers. Very sweet. Dee is very friendly & offered advice on where to…read morevisit around here as must sees. We ordered snacks of coconut shrimp & banana lumpia's. So very good! Sweet lemon iced tea was really impressive! I don't like tea but this is the first one I tried that I liked.

This is the spot! The portions are diner style for sure. My wife and one daughter could have shared…read morethe chicken katsu plate. The food was authentic, local and fulfilling. I had the pineapple chicken which came with two scoops rice and scoop of macaroni salad. I couldn't finish the last half scoop of rice but crushed the rest. The pineapple chicken wasn't overly sweet and chicken was tender. I'd eat here once a week if we had a spot like this in San Diego. My family had chicken katsu plate, chicken teriyaki plate and a grilled cheese. This is a totally family and kid friendly spot. Staff feels family run and very high quality service. When we visit Kauai again - this spot will be on the list.

i'm hesitant to add another 5 star review because Richie is already so popular…read more BUT, this is the best chicken I"ve ever had! Several years ago we would buy HuliHuli chicken from a man who had built a large grill on the side of the road. It was really good, and we were disappointed when he retired. We heard about Richie, but the last two years could not find him. This year, success! Our first visit to the truck we got 2 Hull Huli chicken halves, so we could have it 2 nights, with leftovers for lunch. At first bite we almost lost our minds! Smoky, tasty, juicy chicken, even the breast was fabulous! Then we came up with a plan - to buy another 1/2 and freeze it and take it home so we have a good dinner the first night. It's ready to go! Just get to Kapaa and get this chicken - it will blow your mind!

Richie's Huli BBQ is unreal. Holy shit--this is hands down the best chicken we've ever had. It was…read moreperfectly cooked, insanely moist, and packed with flavor. Every bite was delicious. On top of that, the prices are super reasonable for the quality and portion sizes. You get amazing food without feeling ripped off, which is rare these days. If you're anywhere near this place, do yourself a favor and stop in. We'll definitely be back!

Born and raised on Oahu. Stayed on Kauai for a month and ate at this place 5+ times -- this is the…read morebest saimin. The broth is the true star, with the saimin noodles following. I disagree with some reviews that say that Hamura is nothing special. Iykyk, saimin is supposed to be simple. The broth is so clear and pure, I would just get the regular saimin. IMO you can skip the other stuff (e.g. wontons, lilikoi chiffon pie, other saimins). The perfect order would be regular saimin with side order of ebi tempura and/or chicken skewer. Don't forget to grab a manapua if you are lucky. FYI the server aunties may forget your order, so you may need to keep a mental tab and remind them. They are more than happy to get it right for you

Hamura Saimin came highly recommended, and we were headed this direction to our hotel from the…read moreairport, so decided to stop by. The family and I were pretty ravenous considering we left early from California and hadn't had a meal for about 6 hours. Stopped in and the service was great - everyone was very kind, and it's definitely like stepping in another time period with the old fashioned diner style. I do think because of this though it didn't really cater to kiddos (e.g. no high chair). We ended up ordering regular and large saimin bowls so that we could share with the little one, and it was pretty good, but also pretty salty. I also acknowledge that I'm probably coming from a place of foodie privilege living in the Bay Area, but I think the noodles just didn't really meet out expectations from all of the hype unfortunately. I would definitely recommend trying it once while in Kauai especially for a quick meal! Also, please note that it is cash only, and you can pay at the register by the door when you are finished (which is nice that you don't have to wait for the bill)