Update from my review many years ago. My wife and I first went to Porky's when they were a food…read moretruck during our honeymoon 11+ years ago. Glad to see that the owner's dream of opening up a local restaurant came true. Food was just as delicious as we remembered if not better. Would recommend for those who enjoy pork products. They have a great modern take on how to give hot dogs, sausages, and sandwiches a Hawaiian feel. Definitely will be back again on future visits to the island.

Quick service is the feature of this location. They serve fast local food at an old town area…read moreshopping mall. It is a great location to explore with two floors of shops. Parking can be street side or there is a larger lot in the back. The nice thing about ordering is that there is a full-size menu, kids menu and half portion menu (no worries about leftovers). We split a number 4 and all the drinks are canned or bottles. There are a few indoor seating spots that open to the open air covered seating. Chickens will wander in to beg of course. Good was nice with pork and pineapple. They will ask if you want sweet (very sweet) sauce or sweet and spicy. I notice if you pause they will always offer both, we received both. Our side was the onion and cucumber and it came with rice. Fresh made food and was great. This was perfect, as we were in a hurry and on the go. Restrooms are shared with the shops a few doors away. Good place for a quick local bite. Great local food.

Right off the beach, there's a little shaved ice truck. It's got great flavors of real fruit syrup…read moreand classic syrup. They also sell other items--it all sounds so tempting and refreshing in the hot, humid weather! Got the guava and mango real fruit syrups. I'm a super big fan of the guava!! It's sweet, but like juice sweet, not pure sugar sweet. The ice melts fast, but knowing that, they give you a straw. I'd come back!

This was right across from Lawa'i beach and it was very very popular. The service was friendly but…read morethey were definitely on island time. I didn't mind waiting - stood there and enjoyed the nice ocean breeze! I ordered the coconut cream and guava plus a snowcap. I decided to go with the organic syrups but they also have the more traditional flavors too. In addition to shave ice, they also sell snacks. Compared to some of the other shave ice places, I felt like the syrup was more on the sweeter side ... most people don't mind that but for me, I like it less sweet so it tastes more like "natural" sweet. Don't get me wrong though, I ate the whole thing! I would definitely get this place again if I was in the area! Highly recommend!

I had this burger last month, and from what I remember, it was way better than any burger I've had…read moreback home in SoCal. It was juicy, tasted incredibly fresh, and the seasoning was just right. This was also my first time trying a grass-fed beef burger made with 100% Kauai beef, and it definitely lived up to the hype. If you're in Poipu, you've got to give this place a try!

The food at Bubba's Burgers was delicious and fast. Even though we had to wait in line for a few…read moreminutes, our food came quickly. The line was well worth the short wait. We had a beautiful view while eating. There were some tables inside, but most people ate outside. Everyone in my party had the same thing, so I didn't feel the need to photograph everything. We had Double Bubbas, a side of fries, a side of onion rings, a chocolate milkshake, and a vanilla milkshake. I forgot to take pictures until midway through, because it looked so delicious I just had to dig in immediately.

After a morning of snorkeling this place hit the spot. I would have taken a picture, but I ate my…read moresandwich too quickly. The pastrami was incredible. My mother also really enjoyed her tuna salad sandwich. Each order came with a bag of chips. There was one woman behind the counter (this place is takeout only) and she did it all--took orders and prepped the sandwiches. She was sweet and professional. I highly recommend giving this place a visit.

Our pastrami sandwiches were freshly cooked on the grill and as cheesy and flavorful as it can be…read more Friendly and very nice spirited lady running this tiny food joint. Was a bit harder to find but thank goodness for the previous reviews pointing out which (bigger) store it's next to. Highly recommend!

Yo! This is great Mexican burritos and tacos. Great…read more Really can't not eat here all the time. So darn good. The shrimp tacos. The shrimp burrito. The fish tacos. Even the pork tacos. So good. I cannot describe how good they are. Best flood. The service is a window. So take the order. What for the food. That's it, pretty simple. And it's right down the street from a lot of beaches. It's great after a day in the sun. Simple setting next to the market. Go get yourself some. You will live it.

Aloha! Da Crack Mexican Grinds is a popular, casual, walk-up window spot in Poipu, Hawaii, known…read morefor its flavorful, customizable Mexican food with a Hawaiian twist. The vibe here is casual, trendy, and often busy with long lines and loud music! This spot is known for their burritos, burrito bowls, and tacos (especially shrimp tacos). As for me, the real highlight were the kajiki tacos (that's blue marlin)- freshly grilled and topped with pico de gallo and cheese with rice and beans. The kajiki had a very mild, yet subtle sweet, citrus taste. And the grilled marks were perfect! Highly recommend 10/10! Overall, service was great! The staff were quick, efficient and very friendly! The pricing is reasonable and affordable. We will definitely be back for more!

Hanapēpē is Hawaii's biggest little town and was once the capital of Kaua'i, once bustling with a…read morebusy harbor, train station and military base. Today, it's a sleepy town with art galleries, restaurants, gift shops and auto parts stores. Nestled in the corner of a former hotel and brothel is Longies. Offering refreshing and delicious (and legal) delights, it's somewhat of an oasis in a hot and dry region. On this visit, I had the Longies special, which is a bed of vanilla ice cream with shave ice flavored with Blue Hawaii, haupia (Hawaiian coconut pudding) and ube. There's also a vanilla cold cream cap on top of the shave ice. The place is family run with parents and their kids serving you with nothing but genuine West Side aloha. Ignore the reviews on other sites that say it's "lightly flavored water." This place is great.

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

Wailua Drive In is a popular Hawaiian restaurant in Kapa'a, Hawaii, known for its fresh, local…read morecomfort food like plate lunches, burgers, and katsu. Popular menu items include ahi katsu 10/10, chili pepper chicken 9/10, and Hawaii's own- loco moco (not a huge fan in general). They offer a variety of other options, including poke, ramen, and sandwiches, with convenient takeout and delivery available. It's definitely a local favorite due to its generous portions, authentic Hawaiian cuisine and friendly service. We ordered the fried chicken and poke combo with wonton chips and the ahi katsu (my absolute fav). The ahi was fried to perfection- crispy on the outside while rare and tender on the inside. The sauce on the katsu was absolutely fire!!! So good! Macaroni salad was creamy and delicious. And the rice was perfect. Obviously, you cannot visit Hawaii without having some of their poke- always fresh and delightfully tasty. The marinade was savory and packed with flavor.

First time to Kaua'i and I'm looking for some local eats. From the reviews I've read, this seems to…read morebe a popular place. GETTING THERE: It was extremely easy to find. Its right off a main road and you cannot miss it. Parking lot was a bit small, but there was plenty of parking. AMBIANCE: When I went there was plenty of seating. A bit dead, but I also did go pretty early. There were a bunch of decor of older American pop culture like Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, etc. But also Hawaiian themed decor (obviously). SERVICE: You gotta walk up to the front to order. I was approached almost immediately as soon as I walked up to the menu on the screen. The girl working was super friendly and welcoming. I made my order and she gave me a pager for when my food was ready. FOOD: I ordered the chili pepper chicken, which was recommended from the girl at the counter. My friend ordered the ahi katsu. The chili pepper chicken was good! It was crispy and extremely flavorful. It was slightly too salty for my taste, but luckily the rice does help balance it out. Some of the crispness was sacrificed for the sauce, but it was overall still pretty crispy. I loved that they used boneless chicken thigh. I was expecting bones or lots of breading but it actually had a perfect ratio. I wasn't much a fan of the mac salad. It was like a mix of mac and potato salad, but more like a potato salad. I'm not big on potato salad, so that makes sense. My friend's ahi katsu was alright in my opinion. The sauce that's on it was good and enjoyed all the flavors. The tuna was just a bit overcooked to my liking, but idk how else one would make a katsu without overlooking it too much. Maybe bread the fish and freeze it before frying? Idk man, I'm not a chef lol but the tuna would definitely be better if it was less cooked. OVERALL: Honestly, I would still come here again. I still enjoyed the meal and the service was pretty quick. Both items were both worth trying. All the flavors were there and the little things I didn't like were just personal preferences. Its a great place to pick up a lunch plate and enjoy it at the beach.

Really good food just go there a hour or more before they close because it's happened multiple…read moretimes where I go and they are all out of a lot of ingredients and I just end up leaving. Other than that this place honestly slaps so hard one of the best dining experiences in the shore for quick lunch stuff. It's a small spot so I understand running out of ingredients but dang this spot is good when they got it

We stopped by early right before opening for a morning acai bowl. I got the nourish bowl which…read morecomes with nut butter, gogi berries, pineapple and banana. Loved the addition of nut butter for some protein and creaminess and the gogi berries were a unique topping. Really generous serving and we enjoyed eating while looking out at the view. It was raining and there's not a covered area outside the food stand but we caught a gorgeous rainbow which made the wait in the rain worth it. I can see why people come here for the food and vibes!