We tried several different brands shaved ice this recent trip and JoJo's in Kauai along with…read moreMatsumoto's on Oahu are the absolute best. At Jo Jo's we had the Big Kauna (40 oz) North Shore #16 and it was super fantastic. First of all, it defied science by surviving 85 degree heat while my kid and I plowed through this ice mountain with only the barest hint of meltage.

tasty ice for the most part with some nice cream on top! shaved ice itself was well shaved and…read moreflavors were decent, perhaps it's just me but it was a bit pricey at $7 given its water and homemade syrup/cream! maybe i just didn't order the right stuff

Hands down best dessert we had on the island. We had one dole pineapple soft serve, one lilikoi…read moresoft serve and one swirl of both flavors. We had ice cream in cones at two other businesses on this trip but the cones from this ice cream truck were a million times better. Loved the crunch they had. Looking at the schedule to find the next location of the truck to make sure we get it one more time before the vacation ends

Loved the paradise bowl! This is a rotating food truck open on certain days. You can try different…read moreflavors or like us take the bowl where you can customize the bowl, coconut, granola, drizzle etc. Quick service and I Highly recommend it!

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

Amazing customer service and the shaved ice was perfect! We got Da Ube special and it was so…read moredelicious! The Ube flavor was outstanding, 10/10 would recommend!

Excellent food, and open later than some of the others in Waimea…read more Get the mahi mahi katsu; it's delicious and big enough to split, though they offer a mini plate. Food is made to order so if you're short on time, they take call ahead orders. No indoor seating, though some is available nearby.

Really friendly staff at this tiny kitchen…read more The food is fine for elevated fast food. The chicken katsu honestly had no flavor and was mostly breading. There is also no seating. Picnic tables in grassy area across the street but lots of flying insects. Bathrooms are a block away in a park. There are definitely better places to grab a bite.

Wow. What a gem of a place we spontaneously stumbled into. We must have arrived at a great (and…read morelucky) time because there was only one person ahead of us, and we got our food relatively fast. We ordered the beer battered shrimp, garlic shrimp, and cajun shrimp, and all three exceeded expectations. For the price, I was genuinely shocked by the quantity given. I came in expecting to order more, but it was very plentiful and well-priced. My only feedback is that I wished the cajun shrimp had a bit more of a kick. The extra heat was there, but I found myself wanting just a little more. Medium spice would have probably been my sweet spot. No notes on the garlic shrimp though, as it delivered exactly as described. That garlic and olive oil combination? Yum. The beer battered shrimp, however, was surprisingly good. I didn't expect to like it as much as I did. It was simple, yet perfect. Think Long John Silver's fried shrimp, but better, done right, and insanely good. Here's a fun fact: we actually only ordered two plates the first time, loved it so much that we went back and ordered another. Yes, it was that good. As I'm typing this review back at home, I'm already salivating thinking about going back for another bite. Overall, this place was phenomenal and we'd return in a heartbeat. I'm aware it tends to get busy, and we definitely got lucky with our timing. Note: the food is great, but I personally wouldn't wait in a long line for it. That said, if there are only one or two people ahead of you, absolutely swing by. And beyond the food, the staff, from the cashier to everyone in the back, were a total delight and made the whole experience feel warm and homey.

Shrimp station was a delicious little spot to stumble upon after exploring the napali coast. We did…read moretwo orders of the garlic shrimp and the shrimp tacos.

Came here to get Acai Bowl bc it was very much needed after a hike in Waimea Valley. It hit the…read morespot for our group. They were very quick with getting our orders and serving out acai bowls. Fun and relaxing music. 1 small table with chairs inside and outside, a bench and sofa couch for us tired hikers. Thank you Jireh for your beach suggestions and providing awesome service! Much appreciated!

Excellent "açaí" bowl! It's extra special because of the smooth and creamy texture and option to…read moreadd protein powder. Very friendly, welcoming and chill spot w lovely staff!

It's easy to miss this Taro chips factory but I would advise you not to! As recommended this place…read morehad the best Taro chips in town. No frills, just two flavors, regular taro and sweet potato chips. They let you sample. The host was very nice and it's located in a worn out house that you wouldn't know had this shop! It's not oily, it is not broken into pieces, it's crispy. It's pretty expensive though - $8 but what is not expensive in Hawai'i ?!

At Taro Ko Factory you'll find fresh taro chips priced at $8/bag. When you get into Hanapepe town,…read moredrive slow or you'll might miss the house. They have a sign hanging above but it's no large. There is a side door that's open and you enter there. They sell taro chips and potato chips. I recommend the taro chips since those are thin, fried to be very crispy and salted. They accept cash only.

Pleaaaaaaaase come here for the Mango Sticky Rice!!!!…read more The Banana Coconut smoothie was thick and delicious! When I come back to Kauai, I will be visiting again! Find your way to Coconut Corner!

Are you looking for somewhere to have fresh local fruit?? This is your spot. We enjoyed a delicious…read moresmoothie and a mango sticky rice.

This is the perfect restaurant if you are looking for VEGAN, VEGETARIAN, GLUTEN-FREE options in the…read morearea. Our 5 year old is vegan & gluten-free and we were worried about what we would find for lunch... the rice and beans plate was perfect. Plain white rice (no broth), vegan refried beans, mild salsa, corn tortilla (upon request). He loved it. Hubby and I shared the vegetarian enchiladas with ranchero sauce (made vegan), and the tofu/cabbage taco with flavorful cilantro sauce (which came with chips and house made salsa). Mmmm delish! Portion sizes were big. Prices were very reasonable. $40 for all 3 of us. A BIG shout out Michelle for who was super helpful, super efficient, and super knowledgeable (requesting the kitchen to clean the area due to our GF request), making our experience seamless!

A nice stop coming back from the canyon…read more Their tacos are made to order and very fresh. Homemade flour tortillas with corn option as well. My husband enjoyed his kahlua pork taco and I had the shrimp taco. Very very spicy! I should have ordered the papaya instead of Cajun flavor. I also asked for no rice on the taco and they forgot. Would like to see more topping options besides just cabbage and rice.

If you're visiting Kauai and craving authentic Hispanic food, Pacho's Tacos is a must-stop. We…read morefound it randomly while exploring, and it ended up being one of the best meals we had on the island. The fish plate was incredible -- perfectly cooked with a great blend of fresh, bold flavors that really stood out. The burrito was solid as well, packed generously and full of flavor. Honestly, it felt like I was back in San Diego with the quality and taste. If you're visiting from outside the state and missing good Mexican food, you'll definitely appreciate this spot.

A cute little taco stand advertising "authentic Mexican food" located just off the main highway in…read moreHanapepe (although I think there are other locations elsewhere on the island). On a Monday at 11:45 we were the only customers and each ordered two tacos, fish and carnitas. You order at the window and they call you when the food is ready. There are a handful of picnic tables scattered around the taco shack or get the food to go. The fish taco was good, but the pork with big chunks of tender pork was fantastic-highly recommended. They were pretty quick and reasonably priced with tacos around $7 each.