If you want a great meal under $16 this is the place. Portions are large. They do customize orders…read more We tried the veggie pad Thai and tofu pad Thai at both locations without egg. Both tasted fresh and on point. They have picnic tables with umbrellas and do wipe down the seats and tables if it sprinkles. Well worth the trip for a he to eat. Not too far from poi pu beach and shipwreck beach They have parking spots.

We ordered from the wrong location and when we went to pick it up where we wanted to order from…read morethey were so nice! They called their boss and asked if they could refund our first order and we then ordered a new order at the truck. They refunded our first order in 36 hours which was great! We had papaya salad, chicken thigh skewer and red curry with extra chicken. They were all very tasty and the papaya salad could have used s tad more acid and salt (or fish sauce.) The truck had a couple of nice picnic tables where one could eat on site. We highly recommend and will probably return.

We were seated at appropriately 5:30 pm and were given the regular menu as well as the happy hour…read moremenu. We were aware that happy hour ended at 6pm. However, when the server came to take our order at 5:45, we were told that we couldn't order any of the food off the "happy hour" menu (which also had burgers, hot dogs, and fish and chips among other things). 2 people in our party had wanted something of that menu. One of them ended up not eating at all because he didn't want anything off the regular menu. At 5:56 I saw another person being seated and they were given the happy hour menu as well (and it was on display at the hostess stand). I asked the hostess about this and was told that the boss was also the grill person and that he "left promptly at 6pm" so no one could order grill food after like 5:30. If that is the case, then why give us that menu at all?! Or why not make it clear that the one thing someone wanted to order (fish and chips) was not available to order (even after a worker confirmed it was on the menu). This really put a negative vibe to an otherwise lovely evening.

(Dined 04/27/26 MO @ 5:30pm): Thai food and sushi always made me happy!…read more I decided to explore the nearby shopping center and came upon Bangkok Happy Bowl Thai Bistro And Sushi Bar. It was happy hour and dinner time, the happy hour menu https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=sU3aNqKNoeIXrrigGqvftQ caught my attention, and the overall frumpy decor and look captivated me to give them a shot. Founded in 2012 in Aspen, Colorado by Chef Paula Rungsawang and her partner Kirk Coult, they've visited the community several times and thought this would be a great opportunity to share their award-winning cuisine where there was little to no traditional Thai food presence. Would I be bowled over by some banging Thai food and sushi resulting in a very happy tummy!? PURCHASE(S) Blue Hawaiian Cocktail ($12.00 HH): A sweet elixir which the bartender made somewhat strong (thank you!), this drink always made me happy simply because of the color. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=Mj1qbpJwcyYJUdNDr_4S9w 3pc Bangkok Pork Sliders ($12.95 HH): Simple nibblers to work up the appetite, I found these an odd menu choice, that I just had to order them (nothing special). https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=wyB2_9x_jxvaNufqZw5L-g Maui Brewing Co. Bikini Blonde Lager Beer 4.8% ABV 16floz Draft ($6.00 HH): Bright amber color, citrusy malty tropical aroma, light body, citrusy malty flavor, crisp finish, and citrus malty aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=6idV9X-Co-OVVG-KTP-zFw 2pc Pork Egg Rolls ($8.95 HH): A nice crisp flaky wrapper packed with minced pork and some veggies, this made sense on the menu. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=_VN5rQh9ajIgQ_AryiYBtw Sapporo Breweries Sapporo Premium Beer 4.9% ABV 16floz Draft ($6.00 HH): Rich amber color, malty sweet aroma, low body, light malty sweet flavor, clean smooth finish, and light malty sweet aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=hcBRxXNeOEjVj2Oh0xUZLg 10pc Heritage Rock JImi Hendrix Sushi Cut Roll ($28.95): Crispy soft shell crab, avocado, asparagus topped with avocado, spicy ahi, wasabi tobiko, spicy mayo and sweet soy, there was a lot going on within each ginormous piece as flavors bounced around your mouth. This was one rockin' roll! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=x6ZuRWgpGDrNBzlpePWscA Mango Sticky Rice ($14.95): This large portion was amazingly fresh, sweet, and could've made it a separate entree on its own! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=96&select=_6lCggMO4ba2dAUOxgpT6g To Go Fee ($1.05): For my dessert, I've never been charged this before, but I understood businesses needed to cut/pass along costs as much as possible - c'est la vie. SERVICE I was immediately greeted by a gentleman as I headed towards the bar where I was then warmly greeted by the female bartender/server. She helped me work the happy hour menu, recommended the sushi roll, quickly delivered everything, and we shared some casual chatter. It was a relaxing dinner with good company - mahalo! PARKING (FREE; N/A this instance): Located within the outdoor Poipu Shopping Village, there were plenty of spots although I took the 10-minute easy walk from the Sheraton Kaua'i Resort Villas - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A weathered-looking eatery with both indoor and outdoor dining that had competing decor ideas and a club feel, there was a short bar https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=120&select=fLb8Xkq9JnzJYFeJAY48ZQ to your left once you entered, the main dining area to your right, and then patio seating out front where there was live entertainment on a small stage. A decent amount of natural lighting came through the wide front opening while an assortment of electric ceiling light fixtures covered the rest. There were several muted TVs throughout, while pop music played in the background. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=96&select=teGtMAhYedc3smx8Yh8UDQ ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL Bangkok Happy Bowl Thai Bistro And Sushi Bar was a chill time, and I would consider another visit to actually eat Thai cuisine from their sizable menu. The happy hour was really good, the food was tasty, the prices were a bit elevated, and the service was efficient and friendly. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $95.00 BEFORE any discounts, points usage, and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 4.0 STARS

Every time we're in Kauai, always dine at Eating once or twice. Fantastic food, service and views…read more We had reservations which are highly recommended. Request a table near the windows for a sunset view. We arrived and were greeted and seated immediately. Shortly afterwards we were served complementary spicy edamame. We ordered three appetizers to share. Brussel Sprouts & Cauliflower, Black Garlic & Yuzu Ahi Tartar and Vietnamese Style Sashimi. The Brussel Sprouts & Cauliflower was excellent, golden raisins and pine nuts add sweetness and texture, balsamic vinegar counters with wonderful acid contrast. The Black Garlic & Yuzu Ahi Tartar is simply fabulous, one of the best bites I have ever had. I first had this dish two years ago when it was introduced as a new dish in a prefix meal. On that trip we returned to enjoy the dish once again. Had it again last year as I travel to Kauai each year. I'm happy to see it is still on the menu! Our third dish was the Vietnamese Style Sashimi and it was okay, although a bit underwhelming for Eating House standards. It was fresh but lack the complexity that I have grown to expect from this restaurant. We requested some wasabi and it helped with the flavors. My thinking is the jalapeño oil should have been more concentrated or pronounced. To be clear I did not complain, regardless the dish was removed from our bill. Very nice. Thank you. The server was friendly and knowledgeable. The view at sunset was amazing. Looking forward to returning. Highly recommended!

It was great to know that there was an elevator to bring us up to the level of the restaurant…read more After a terrible experience at another restaurant, it gave me the idea to call and see if they had an elevator near by. The front desk staff guided me to the elevator. This trip was for my birthday. In every reservation when asked about a special occasion, I put birthday. This was the first restaurant to acknowledge my special day. The check-in staff wished me well as did the server. We had been to several restaurants prior to Eating House that didn't say a word. Kudos to the staff for its kindness. The restaurant is open air and very comfortable. It has a rustic feel. We were seated by the window on a cool, rainy night but were perfectly dry the whole evening. On top of that, our server was very helpful in guiding us to order the right amount of food. He brought us a serving of edamame which is always on the house. The shrimp & pork potstickers were very good. I had the ramen which was tasty, filling and a great choice. Our server was terrific to put the spicy oil on the side which made it easier for me to eat. My husband had the butterfish which is the best I have ever tasted. It is a signature dish and always a pleaser. The only real downside is the limited menu. We were told that because of a staff shortage, it wasn't the typical menu. This was disappointing. But they did have the best of the Roy's dishes. So far, it has been the best experience that we have had in Poipu.

Would come here again and again!!…read more Food is awesome and the staff are so kind and friendly. Gluten free options and very knowledgeable. My husband enjoyed his sushi burrito and I loved my poke bowl. Very fresh and flavorful. Take about 10-15 minutes to get your order and we took ours to go to have on the beach.

Went into town thru the Grand Hyatt shuttle service. Walked around for some small gifts and was…read morecraving some more poke. Big Monster is located off Weliweli road near Old Koloa Town. There are a few food trucks with some parking and covered seating (and the chickens!) Ordered the Jurassic Bowl and was given a coaster pager while I sat under the covered benches. Food came out pretty quickly (as I had called for the shuttle to take me back to the hotel). They packaged the bowl in a nice to-go container and loaded with LOTS of fish! Everything was fresh and delicious. Great spot to pick up some poke while in town!

Kimama was situated on the second floor, right above Porky's. The interior was pretty cute with a…read moreJapanese beer house feel to it. You can watch the chefs working on dishes thru the open counter kitchen. Our server was friendly and took our orders right away. However, our food was served in two waves as the ramen was served early, but the rice dishes arrived much later. Our server came to our table to address the wait for the rice dishes so at least they were aware of the problem. The ramen was gourmet and the portions were generous. I ordered a Chashu bowl and it came in a small rice bowl, which was a perfect amount for me as I wasn't very hungry. It was small and mighty with a jam egg, 2 slices of Chashu and a bed of rice. I just wish the meat was tender and rice was less dry. My fiancé ordered the Katsudon and liked it. The servers kept dropping by to check on us so we did feel taken care of. Overall it's a good place for some ramen if you are in the mood.

New place second floor of Koala Village shopping center, itself new…read more We arrived well before their 530pm opening time, and were the first ones in to an empty spacious new restaurant. Takes 10 minutes for our orders to arrive. Wife's $18 vegetable ramen is bean sprouts, onions, carrots and bell peppers in a Tonkatsu broth. Slightly on the spicy side, wife liked it well enough to finish all the vegetables, leaving a small amount of the broth -too salty by itself. My $20 Chashu ramen also comes with 4 pieces of slices of chashu in a tonkatsu broth, but not as spicy as the vegetable ramen. Both dishes have a good amount of thin but tasty yellow ramen noodles., combined with bits of green onions. Loved the broth but wished the chashu were thicker -they were cut into slices no more than 1/8th of an inch thick, so the actual amount of pork was on the small side. Other than skimping on the amount of pork, the dish could have had some bean sprouts in it. Next time will order the $2 egg and the $3 option for more noodles. Price competitive with Hapa Kauai which has ramen noodle dishes at $27-$33, including the hard boiled egg. We came on a clear day, but it rains a lot in Kauai. Would not like to climb up and down the 20 outdoor stairs without a landing.

Truly loved this place for their delicious food and service. They are not open all the time so it's…read morebest to call in advance before you go. We tried their Spinach avocado tacos and Thai crunchy salad bowl. The tacos were extremely good and nutritious. The salad was good too but felt it didn't have enough dressing that it requires. There are a few tables just outside the food truck. Service was great.

Had one of the best smoothies I've ever had here. The CB&J?! My GOD! Actually unreal. The lovely…read morewoman that works here is so sweet, helpful, and knows how to make one hell of a smoothie!!! Will be back every time in Koloa.

Since arriving to Kauai, my pals and I did not have anything soupy and was craving ramen. I'm sorry…read moreto say, but the Tonkotsu Ramen was one of the worst ramen I had...First of all, the noodles were overcooked. I can't do soggy noodles, so the moment I took a bite, "oh no..." Broth just tasted like an instant noodle one and was so viscous, possibly from the overcooked noodles. The chashu was fine but everything else from the dish was not satisfactory. I really wanted to like it, by adding spices and chili oil to salvage it, but to no avail.

This was a food truck a little north of Poipu beach. There are another few vendors in this area…read morewith ample parking. Side note: check out their Instagram for current hours. We came at their claimed open hours on yelp, but Instagram had noted they were going to open an hour later. This wasn't the greatest problem for us but could be for others. Probably the reason I'd give it one less star. We waited a bit for them to open up and take orders. They have a small tent to accommodate people who want to eat here. I ordered the tonkotsu ramen with fish cakes added. The broth was creamy and flavorful. Not too oily. Noodles portion was adequate and very filling, I would've preferred a soft-boiled egg. But that's being very picky. I appreciate their sustainability in using paper bowls which might not fare well if you're traveling. Just a side note: they charge a small percentage to use card so if you want to avoid that, bring cash!

had a wonderful birthday dinner with the family!! Thank you to our amazing server Tiffany! Jasmine…read morewas an amazing host. Ben our busser was kind and kept our drinks filled. Erica the manager greeted us and was so friendly. My fish was cooked to perfection and the desserts made it a perfect meal. Thank you so much! ~From Rachel's mom

Excellent, creative dishes with a phenomenal view. Service was prompt and polite…read more We had 2 of the salads (goat cheese salad and cucumber salad), the taro ravioli, the veggie pot pie, and their special (fish dish). All the dishes were delicious. The veggie pot pie was particularly creative with its Thai inspired curry filling. It is a bit heavy though, so maybe don't over order like we did. Prices are typical high-end resort fare: obscene. But compared to other restaurants with similar pricing, this one has stood out (so far).