Food & service 10/10 , every time I come out capt cook it's a must to stop & get there 2 choice…read morepoke plates.

Straight off of our flight and we needed some Big Island poke. Even coming just from O'ahu, the…read morepoke here is so fresh and there's so many unique poke flavors and sides. The side that blew my mind was the Hō'i'o salad. That's really something we don't have on O'ahu and it added such a nice little crunch and umami to the poke bowl. Poke with a view? You really can't beat it.

Food: Great!…read more Service: you, as a customer, need to think fast and know what you are ordering before your turn. They are busy and food is running out. They will take your order and put them together fast. It's like a fast assembly line. Ambiance: you are not going for the ambulance. You go in, wait in the long line, hoping that the food does not run out, order, get the food and leave. Awesome food! Will be back!

I gave Da Poke Shack 2 stars. Poor quality, tourist trap!…read more I was really looking forward to trying this spot, but I left feeling pretty disappointed. The portions were quite small and felt very overpriced for what you actually get. ~$30 for a small takeout box. Worse yet, the fish itself was not that good, I found that many of the pieces were stringy and tough to chew, which is definitely not what I expect when getting fresh poke. The shop itself didn't look very clean inside, and the staff was not very nice or welcoming when taking our order. To top it all off, the parking situation was super horrible with no easy spots available anywhere nearby. Between the small, stringy portions, the high prices, and the hassle to even park, it fell way short of the hype for me.

I can't say enough nice things about this restaurant. If you're looking for authentic Japanese…read morecuisine, kind staff (shoutout to Kaami and Nicole, they are wonderful people and work really hard), and a welcoming environment, look no further than Teshima on Big Island. I ate here multiple times a week while living in Kona for the summer and always had an incredible meal. My favorite's on the menu: any of their combo platters, bento box (great variety), shrimp and vegetable tempura, beef teriyaki, Japanese breakfast, and anything Naami and Nicole recommended. I can't wait to return!

Teshima Restaurant is a go-to whenever I'm in Kona. I've been coming here for years and continue to…read morecreate amazing memories over their food. Specializing in Japanese food with an emphasis on fresh fish. I love getting their teishoku sets because you can try a bit of different dishes. I usually go with the teishoku 3 with their shrimp tempura which is HUGE and crispy and also comes with sashimi and a sukiyaki noodle dish. Such an iconic spot.

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

This was a great surprise! We came here to go to da bead shop, we parked right in front of this…read morerestaurant before they opened, on the way back they had opened up. We each got something different my favorite was the cheesesteak ! The bread is amazing (they make their own bread and you can tell) I added their own spicy mustard and it took the sandwich to the next level, My sister has the mushroom burger and she loved it too. We also had a keki menu the chicken and rice my two year old was thrilled. We ended the meal with two cookies a rocky road and a macadamia we loved the macadamia we took one to go.

No matter how hard I tried, it seems that our food just disappears within 5 minutes. I LOVE their…read moreCoconut Curry. Big chunks of Ono, plump shrimp, and mouth watering curry sauce. I just cannot resist. Can't take my time, nor pace myself. It is so good, you'll want more when you cleaned your plate. Do try their desserts! Lilikoi cheesecake is a must, but also raspberry Lava Cake was heavenly. Wonderful service. Great food. Every time we eat here.

KTA Express, you're a lifesaver!…read more I came to the KTA Express store twice in recent weeks, and this store/supermarket totally saved me from having to drive back in town (Kailua-Kona) to buy something I sorely needed. I was working at a local bank next door doing some lock work when I realized I needed a few 9-volt batteries to fix something. Being that I was traveling, and did not have access to all my normal gear, I asked the bank people where was the nearest store? Originally I was worried that I might have to drive all the way back to Kailua-Kona to get what I needed, but luckily KTA had a store in Kealakekua. Walked over to the KTA store, as it was just a hop, skip, & jump away from the local bank (where I was working). Got what I needed, and time & resources were saved that day! Last week Thursday I found myself back in Kealakekua working at a credit union this time. No, I didn't need anything in particular for the credit union this time, but after finishing the job at the credit union, the KTA store was very convenient for me to get some drinks & some grub. Apparently the KTA Express has a vendor - L&L Drive-In that does pre-made - ready to eat bentos. Some of the items looked pretty good, so I decided to give it a shot & picked up a mini BBQ Chicken & Noodle Bento. The mini bento was pretty tasty, and best part of it all is that I didn't have to go far to get my lunch grub. KTA Express in Kealakekua, you're a lifesaver! Lol!

DAY 5 of Vacation - This local market was located down the street from a restaurant we just dined…read moreat. We needed more hygiene products and travel items. Parking: They have a small parking lot. Very easy to find. Free parking. This was a large market. It had everything a grocery store provided, but products were a bit more expensive than usual. I walked around and noticed there were fresh fruits in their grocery section. They also had fun snacks in the freezer section. We found everything we needed to restock for the rest of our trip.

Everything we ordered was cooked perfectly. We chose the bone marrow, lamb shank and short rib. The…read morebone marrow was the best we've ever had. We ended with "Hannah's" bananas foster and it was sinful! My dad was having trouble with a wound he got earlier in the day and the team came to the rescue with their first aid kit so we didn't have to leave the dinner we were looking forward to. Above and beyond!

Dropped by with a friend this past Thursday. Service was great, Hannah was super friendly and…read moreattentive, and provided us with good suggestions. My friend didn't really enjoy her lychee martini as it was too strong. I had an espresso martini (the alpha) made virgin and it was alright. The food was good, not great. The flatbread appeared burnt, didn't really have much depth to it. However, the frites were good. Short rib was good and I enjoyed the salmon as well. They do offer kamaaina discounts on Wednesdays so we might return then but otherwise for the price point probably not. Side note, if you're easily bitten by mosquitoes, come prepared! We got bit even sitting indoors (but we're mosquito magnets). It's open air indoors so it can get a little warm inside as well.

Side of the road. In the mountains. Awesome staff. Just watch out for people having driving issues…read morein the parking lot. This is another one of my YELP Bucket List places. 2 down 348 to go. We were heading to Captain Cook and then Volcano Village. On the way to a place to eat that after arrival, didn't look as good as we had hoped but I did notice a sign for Lau Lau. After pulling in and getting out of the car, the smell of home hits you. The whole place, inside and out isn't touristy at all but dang do they know where good food is. There are benches to sit on outside but not really outside seating. Although for this food I would eat next to the road with traffic driving by. I wouldn't care as long as the food was available. There are 2 big live edg tables inside. You have to sit like family. We met a couple from Utah. My Wife had the pork and cabbage. I chose the Lau Lau with 2 sides of Mac salad. The Auntie that brought out our food was exactly like my Auntie, just smaller. She was sweet to let me know about my food. She asked if I had it before. I said yes and she welcomed me back. Everything was amazing. I may have had a tear in my eye when I smelled my food. I immediately thought of my Grandma White. She was a great cook. We are already planning on coming back. The bill was 35.00. I bought a Poke plate a couple days ago that was 50 bucks so this was a great deal. We tipped $15.00 on 35. They tried to say it was too much and take some drinks to go. We said no, it was worth it.

Excellent food, excellent experience!!…read more Super friendly service with a smile! Food was perfect probably the best kalua pig I ever ate! Laulau was unbelievably tasty and tender! Go here or you will regret it!!

Food was awesome, including the barbecue sauce. Chatted…read morewith Randy. Great guy. A must stop.

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.