Food is good The atmosphere is cozy…read more It's a must try when in Kauai. Sometimes a bit crowded but general the wait isn't long

After perusing multiple social media pages this establishment comes highly recommended but to be…read morefrank, the food was bad overall. If you live/have lived in a big city like LA or NY, if you've ever traveled to Asia, if you've ever had a legitimate bowl of ramen/wonton noodles, prepare to be disappointed. We ordered the "Special Saimin" since it came with the most toppings. The noodles were overcooked and soggy. The wontons had thick doughy skin and were also overcooked and ruptured with the gritty ground pork filling spilling out. The roast pork tasted old as if it'd been in the fridge for weeks or frozen/defrosted multiple times. Honestly, the only part I enjoyed were the boiled vegetables and I was not able to finish my food. To summarize, I would not recommend this place. Service was lacking but I didn't mind for this kind of joint. If you must try it for your own curiosity, I'd recommend the regular saimin. Definitely a local fave with lots of native Hawaiians but not sure if that's because food options are limited on the island. This may be my worst meal of the entire trip.

We stopped here after a long day of hiking and adventuring, completely by chance while driving back…read moreto our Airbnb. It ended up being exactly what we needed! I ordered the tantan style ramen with slow braised pork belly (and asked for it spicy), and I was so happy they had chili oil too. The broth was rich and savory, and they were very generous with the pork belly, which was tender and flavorful. The service was warm and friendly from the start, and we genuinely felt welcomed the whole time. It was the perfect kind of place to recharge after a full day outdoors. I would definitely recommend this to anyone craving noodles, or something spicy and comforting after an adventure day. We would absolutely come back! :)

An awesome find that we happened to stop by. Before I get into it let's just say that is was so…read moregood we ate there 2 days in a row. What's the deal? Roast duck just like you had in San Francisco cooked by a chef from China. It was awesome. Kalbi short ribs that were moist mouth watering just like your favorite K-BBQ. The crispy pork belly was another "just like" Chinatown SF. All in all a great find when you're in the mood for really good Chinese specialty food.

Convenient location, prompt, polite service, freshly made food. Ahi Katsu: light crust outside,…read moremelt-in-your- mouth inside. Mini Ginger Fried Chicken: generous breast meat nuggets, not greasy. Tasty sides. Fried Brussel Sprouts nicely seasoned with Vietnamese peanut glaze. Eat in or take out.

This place is truly a gem. Such a variety of options to order from that there's something for…read moreeveryone! The woman at the cash register was so patient and understanding of any question we had. She helped us choose options, and recommended certain entrees based on what we were each craving and enjoy eating. There were many things I wanted to try, but I went ahead and went with the salmon with miso based on her recommendation. It did not disappointment! It was so light, yet extremely flavorful. The salad as well comes with a light and tangy calamansi dressing. There is also ample of seating inside. We went about an hour or so before closing, and the place was packed. I don't know if it's always like this, but people were also showing up 10-15 mins before closing and continue to stagger in. We were able to snag a table while waiting for our food to be ready. I'd definitely come back here again. Mahalo for the kind welcome and I look forward to visiting again.

Hawaii Costcos are the best! This location has everything you need for a week at the beach, from…read morethe bathing suit you forgot at home, sunscreen, boogie boards, and tasty treats and snacks for your stay, plus macadamia nuts to take home. The sushi is outstanding. The combination of salmon, ahi, and marlin is phenomenal, the fish is extremely fresh, and the rice is nicely seasoned. Skip the mayo heavy spicy tuna poke, though. Service is great, lines are efficient, prices are very reasonable. Gas is easy to get before you return your rental car. It's great all around!

It was our last day in Kauai, and didn't want to spend our time at the airport, waiting for our…read moreredeye flight. So decided to go to Costco to see if their optical department could tighten my Costco glasses before heading back to the mainland. The optical department closes earlier than the store itself, so we ended up wandering around. We intentionally went there on the last day after our luggage had been packed, thinking it would prevent us from buying things to bring back. But there were two things that we don't see on the mainland, that were of good price: 1.5 Coffee beans from Molokai Estate Coffee (100% from Molokai, and which my wife confirmed later was very good) and a Ube cream Liquor from the Philippines, that went great with the said coffee. Both fit in our checked bags and made it home safe. It wasn't too crowded because it was close to closing and was of large size, including self checkout lanes. Another good visit to Costco.

Perfect place to start this rainy Kauai weekend! It was 3 minutes away from where we were, the Sixt…read moreRental Cars. They have a great selection of Breakfast and Lunch/Dinner options. The prices are very reasonable! We probably saved $3-10 off each plate coming from Maui. My dad got the LauLau Plate and said the meat was soft and moist and my mom NEVER annihilates her food and she literally ate every bite of her Steamed Fish which was Catfish today. It had this yummy soy or sesame sauce with some green onions and ginger on top. My Oxtail Soup with Rice was perfect for the cold rainy day. Delicious pieces of fall off the bone oxtail and I literally dumped all the cilantro and ginger in the hot broth. Mom and I had a bit of a fuzzy throat so we got the Calamansi Juice with Honey which was delicious! As you sip, you taste pieces of Calamansi and see swirls of seeds and calamansi skin. If you like pulp, you'd enjoy this refreshing drink. We ended the meal with 4 pieces of hot egg tarts! I'm surprised they had them because when I go to Oahu, there's some spots where you special order them on the weekends. Overall, a delicious local spot here in Lihue!

While researching places to eat on Kauai, there is just too much. But after watching a few videos…read moreon different social media platforms, it was pretty much the same. I grew up in Hawaii and just wanted to experience the classics. Kauai Diner fulfilled this wish. Initially, I planned for Kauai Diner as our first stop for lunch when we landed as it is less than 10-minutes from the airport. However, my sisters weren't hungry for lunch at the time. On our last day, we decided to stay near the airport area and that's when we were able to have brunch here. From the outside, it doesn't look like much and in fact looks small. However, upon entering, this is a really big restaurant with several large booths. This is definitely a family oriented restaurant. The booth we were sat at could comfortably seat 8-people. The menu is a mix of Chinese, Filipino and Hawaii-style mixed plates. So much to choose from. Sister 1 got her usual lau lau and quietly finished her meal first. Sister 2 got steamed ginger fish that she enjoyed. And she was warned it would take 20-mins which she was fine with. Last sister and I shared a burger that was good but not as good as Kenji's, ramen that warmed our belly's, chives pancake that was just ok. And what helped us find Kauai Diner was the ube pancake. Not sure why and had experienced at other places, ube pancake was ok but the ube syrup was really good and 4-sister approved. The staff here are helpful and really nice. Prices fair and restaurant had a lot of natural lighting, plenty of large windows. If I lived here, this would be one of my favs. 5-stars for this experience.

Took a trip to Kauai and based on what I've heard, trying the oxtail soup and banana mac nut…read morepancakes was a must! And my goodness was it the best pancakes I've ever had. It's light, fresh, but packed with soo much flavor that exploded in my mouth! I couldnt get enough of it!!! At first my friend and I were debating whether or not to add macadamia nut inside d/t the extra cost, but boy is it worth it! The oxtail soup was really good too. Especially how easily the meat fell off the bone and the flavor that warmed the heart and soul. By far my favorite food stop in Kauai. And I'd come back to visit just for their food! Service was efficient and fast and at the end they give u a receipt to which u then go up front to pay. Ambiance is like an old school dinner that's frequently packed with locals and guests 5 stars!!

As someone who's never been to Kauai, I'll say the one spot/food that was repeatedly recommended by…read morelocals was tip top's oxtail soup. Like brah, it kept coming up whenever anyone would list their favorites. So you know your boy had to check em out. The setting is def unique hahaha. It's a lil restaurant on the first floor of a motel? Also, check their hours and days bc they're at least closed on mondays and I think close at like 130 every day. Now what you see is their half-size portion of oxtail. I think I paid $25-30 after tax and tip. Something like that. But brah, even after a sunrise hike, my big back struggled to finish allll that. The taste was definitely solid. I will say I've had better oxtail soup in Oahu, even from Liliha. BUT no complaints, I'm glad I tried out tip top's! It was obviously a local favorite as the entire place was packed with straight up locals--don't think I saw one tourist in there.

Great food and great service. Old school coffee shop with a great breakfast…read more Would visit again.

The food was delicious and served quickly! The wait staff was wonderful and friendly. Has a bit of…read morea dive restaurant feel but it was delicious, fresh and really good food!! The value for what you got was the best we have found on the island!! High recommend if you are looking for good eats a reasonable price! It was delicious!

It is always a good sign when you see Japanese people eating at a Japanese restaurant, or Mexicans…read moreat a Mexican restaurant, etc..... you know what I mean? That was the case at Kiibo and although there were many people waiting to be seated before us, we only had to wait for 10 minutes to get our table for 4. The space was clean and very zen. We ordered the kids tempura meal, the agedashi tofu, fried chicken, lots of sashimi and rolls... It didn't take long for our food and drinks to arrive. Everything looked beautiful and tasted so fresh and delicious (mouth watering as I write this). It was hands down one of the best restaurant experiences we had during our stay in Kauai. Our kids loved everything and so did we... I wish my stomach was bigger so I could try more of the dishes. Unfortunately we didn't get a chance to come back during our vacation but now I know where I'll definitely visit next time I'm in Kauai. If you're visiting Lihue definitely stop here.

Came here to satisfy my Japanese food cravings and it hit the spot! I'd recommend making a…read morereservation so you don't have to wait. We waited about 40 minutes then we were seated. The interior was beautiful and clean. It was hard to choose what to eat since everything on the menu looked so good. We got the agedashi mochi and matcha beer for starters. I got the Sukiyaki and my boyfriend got the tonkatsu. Both were really delicious! I can't wait to try other things on the menu!

Excellent sushi, attentive waitstaff, decent prices for the amazing food! the lemon bliss roll was…read moresuch fusion of flavors, it seemed to explode on the tongue. We had an excellent lunch date and good conversation with the sushi chefs. The island isn't know for excellent food, but this could change the dynamic.

We've been all over the world and is our favorite restaurant and food! We say at the bar in front…read moreof the sushi chefs and had a fabulous experience and time chatting with them and watching them make every order impeccably. We ordered a variety - toro nigiri, crispy tuna, salmon sashimi, pork boa buns, edamame, the lemon bliss roll, and the miso soup. Every dish was presented perfectly and tasted phenomenal. Even the dishes we did not order but saw next to us looked incredible - specifically the yellowtail shashimi (we were too full to order but will get next time)! The restaurant is small but perfectly intimate and clean. The service was incredible and staff was outstanding! I would fly back to Kauai just to get this meal and come with an empty stomach to eat even more! Hidden gem!!

We love the food. Service, this is family owned and operated business so don't expect top notch…read morecustomer service. Place is pretty run down and not the most cleanest restaurant. However, we appreciate that they continue to keep it open and always enjoy the food!

It was lunch time and we were craving some Korean bbq of course with our…read moreLimited options we came back to this establishment..Its wasn't bz.Only 1table was occupied.We sat down the owner's were there they saw us when we Entered and of course no hello,welcome nothing.We weren't surprised.We sat down browsed at the menu but we knew what we wanted.As always we ordered the special for 2.All of The food came promptly.When everything came and the server left to do an errand we noticed that he forgot to give us our rice bowl's so my girl friend had to get up n ask for it.We were hungry basically anything tasted good..Unfortunately the food was not so good.The Teri chicken was over cooked n dry and also the Kalbi ribs.The meat Jun,shrimp tempura and chicken katsu was good!..Also it's jus wrong at a sit restaurant you have to get up n get your own water.Don't know when we will Be going back????.It might be a while....Also while we were there no one took away or Clean the tables from previous customers.They Just left them..Also it would be nice to upgrade the decor???