I love the Portobello Risotto! What an absolutely amazing dish! Waaaay more scrumptious flavor than…read moreI expected! Portobello is nicely marinated and breaded, the rice is savory and creamy, all the veggies add color flavor and texture that makes every bit a taste surprise! Mahalo, I'll be back soon!

One of my favorite specialty take out places that boasts a weekly changing menu. Lunch and dinner…read moreonly, pay attention to their ordering times. Order online with options to pay online and in person, in addition to ordering in person. I can't attest to the in person ordering wait time since the online ordering is super convenient for me. Pro tip: follow their instagram, they will normally post their weekly menu via insta story on Mondays, then they post photos of that weeks menu items usually on Tuesday when they open for business; it helps me decide if I'll be paying a visit that week lol. I also like that they always have at least one full vegetarian option and a dessert option. They might seem slightly pricey for take out but I do believe they offer restaurant quality food which makes it reasonably priced in my book.

Jess, owner and private chef was amazing to work with. We are pescatarian and she customized our…read morewedding menu. It was an small intimate dinner. The entire menu was executed flawlessly. She was a pleasure to work with and she was so calm and professional during our wedding and dinner. She sourced fresh local ingredients and had incredible plate presentation. I would use her in a heart beat again!

Jess's cooking is by far the BEST vegan food I've ever had, and I've been vegetarian for twenty…read moreyears. She catered for our yoga retreat on the big island and provided 3 meals a day for more than two weeks, and I was astounded by how creative, tasty, and aesthetically gorgeous every meal was. We crowned her the sauce queen, because every meal had such unique and delicious sauces that we almost wanted to drink them. And the desserts were to die for! I felt so light and healthy by the end of the retreat, while fully nourished and never once hungry. Each meal was better than the last, and I didn't want to go home and have to cook for myself after! And best of all, she totally lives the earth conscious vegan lifestyle herself, so all meals are prepared with minimal waste. I can't recommend her highly enough. If you get the chance to enjoy one of her meals, take it!

I recently contacted Dean Shigeoka of AJ and Sons Catering to cater a friend's destination wedding,…read moreand we received excellent service and excellent food! With only about three weeks notice, Dean was able to put together a great menu and cater a small wedding on the Hamakua Coast. He worked with me to decide a menu based on our budget and tastes. For $30 per person we got: - Appetizers (all three as a trio): stuffed Hamakua mushroom, Porchetta on bruschetta, Hamakua tomato jam with puma goat cheese on crostini - Salad: farmers market salad with lilikoi dressing - Main: local fish (market choice), sautéed, served with porcini risotto and farmer market veg - Vegan: vegan yellow curry and jasmine rice - Dessert: Fruit tart, incorporating local coconut, lilikoi, and pineapple. All of the food was AMAZING! My favorites were the vegan yellow curry, lilikoi dressing, and Hamakua tomato jam. I would order EVERYTHING again. Dean communicated well with me via an in-person meeting, email, and phone on narrowing down a menu, making food decisions, and finalizing plans. He and Audrey (mom and co-owner) arrived early to prep and setup a buffet line, cleared plates once people were finished, and cleaned up. I could not have asked for better food or better service. I highly recommend AJ and Sons Catering. They do any size party, though there is a $100 charge for parties smaller than 25, which makes total sense to make the event cost effective for them. Most caterers won't even consider doing small parties. I might even contact AJ and Sons Catering for future parties instead of going to a restaurant!

One year ago today, AJ and Sons catering helped make beautiful memories for our wedding overlooking…read morethe waves at Hilo Bay. Being that we live on the mainland, we coordinated everything via email and phone, and everything worked wonderfully. The food was fabulous and Audrey made everything easy for us from set up, to serving and cleanup. Having used multiple caterers for many occasions, AJ and Sons was the BEST!

Wether it's the Soursop fish or the Oyster Mushrooms this restaurant will suprise you with…read moreintensely delicious food. Quick service is always a plus so I make it a point to eat here at least once a week! Follow the schedule on their Instagram and see where they're going to be today. Maku'u market on Sunday has a nice ambiance, there's nothing like great vegan food from cool people.

Delicious food! Made my vacation extra special! We met Jasiri at the Saturday market in Kaimu…read more While we weren't hungry at the time, we grabbed his card as we are always looking for good vegan food. He sent us his menu details and we ordered several items: Bigz Kebab, spring rolls, loaded nacho fries, and the "chicken" katsu. Good sized portions, good value for the money, great flavors...and we are enjoying the leftovers! We will definitely buy again! If you are looking for great vegan options in the area, I highly recommend Jasiri's food!

Service by server Abcde F. was efficient, kind and courteous…read more I loved the vegetable omelette and my nephew said the hamburger steak was excellent too. Bathroom needs cleaning but ambiance was great otherwise! I highly recommend this place

Service was great and quick. Seat yourself this morning. Ordered the Mauna Kea special. Garlic…read morechicken was garlic-eee (the way I like), Teri beef , mac salad and noodles were delicious. I had some of the Adobe fried rice too, that was really tasty. Adequate table space indoor and out. Can accommodate larger groups on the picnic tables. The menu is served all day. Cocktails served here as well.

Food and service is great. Wait till you try one plate!! We ordered 3 of their popular dishes and…read moreit was huge.

From the owner: We are known for our special sauce and ono local grindsread more

Jasmine and her HeartBeet Catering team at Pu'uwai Gardens were outstanding. They acted as hosts…read morefor our wedding reception and we couldn't be happier with our choice. The food and venue were both incredible. Their team kept us on track throughout the night and acted as pseudo- day of planners. The team was incredibly responsive and patient with us as we made decisions about food, timing, and other vendors. They provided advice and answered all questions we had to help us create the perfect experience for us for our intimate wedding. We appreciated that everything could be handled in house by the HeartBeet/Pu'uwai team. They handled the bartending, cake cutting, servers, cleanup, and joined in some of the dancing! Plus, the food was INCREDIBLE. We had two kids, under 10, who can be picky, but they ate everything on offer! A true testament to delicious options that were curated for our event. We opted for family style, for our small group, and an extra protein because we couldn't decide on just one! The family style serving option helped us all feel at home, we loved it. Pu'uwai Gardens held a beautiful backdrop for the evening, including the covered area for eating and dancing, that included cute lighting, and the build in covered bar- stunning. The land and tress were also beautiful, as was the view of the water. The HeartBeet/Pu'uwai team overdelivered for our day and we are so grateful to have chosen them to host our reception.

Omg jasmine and her team deserve way more than five stars!!! The quality of her food and service of…read moreher team cannot be beat! Jasmine created the wedding menu of our dreams with fresh and local ingredients. She was super flexible with the ongoing Covid changes even days leading up to our wedding. Our guests were obsessed with the appetizers and said all the servers and bartenders were THE BEST and truly seemed to be having fun themselves. Hands down if you need a caterer - Jasmine / HeartBeetCatering are your choice! We plan to do it all over again in 5 years at the holualoa inn - see you there jasmine and team!! P.s. I'll add more pictures once i get the professional ones back!

The bento I had was really good. All meats were very flavorful. It wasn't as big as a Zip pack but…read morewas enough for me. The seating area looks kinda dirty but typical for an outdoor seating area.

Korean chicken plate is the best, especially with a strawberry slush float on the side!read more

I wholeheartedly recommend Chef Rachel Erkan for any culinary needs! If you value high-quality,…read morefarm-to-table food, she's your chef. Her expertise shines through, especially knowing many ingredients came straight from her homestead--an impressive touch. With less than a month's notice, she crafted an unforgettable dinner for my intimate wedding, blending local and Mediterranean flavors seamlessly. Communication was prompt, and she handled dietary accommodations for my group with ease. Chef Rachel was professional, leaving the kitchen spotless, and the food? Some of the best we've ever tasted. Standouts included the tender, flavorful lamb--hands down the finest my group had ever had--the unique honey-cured egg yolk, and the pickled quail egg. The lilikoi curd was a revelation, and her macadamia nut baklava outshone any I've tried. Even the kulolo, a dish I grew up with, was exceptional. Every dish and sauce left us in awe. My family still raves about the meal, and Chef Rachel's work turned my wedding into a dream, ending with us blissfully full. Next time my husband and I are on island, we will be sure to check out what cooking classes Chef Rachel has going on at her homestead. Book her--you won't regret it!

We ordered our Thanksgiving meal from Chef Rachel. Pickup went smoothly, everything packaged…read morewonderfully. Easy directions and prep. Dinner was delicious, creative (loved the purple sweet potatoes and mushroom gravy) and my wife raved about the stuffing. It was so good and yummy, I commend Chef Rachel for knocking this meal out of the park.