The place is small and a hidden gem. The staff was very courteous and greeted us right away. Even…read morethough the place was full, they made arrangements to seat us well. The chef was knowledgeable on what ingredients each food item had. This helped us choose and customize to fit with our strict vegetarian preferences. We ordered Tom Yum soup, Pad Thai, yellow curry and stir fry vegetables. Each one of them had amazing flavors. Stir fry could have been even better with less cabbage. Chilli oil is a must try! The food was really great and we would love to come back to try more dishes.

Reservations for 8 people were really easy to book for a 5:30 PM on a Friday night. Husband enjoyed…read morethe drak n stromy drink like a dark n stormy. He had the pineapple curry which was sweet and the chicken katsu was delicious but the curry was not as enjoyable. Sister in law had the green curry. The katsu was delicious but she's had better green curry. Brother had noodles and really enjoyed it.

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.

(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

We had a fantastic experience here went during the week for happy hour. They had great happy hour…read moredeals on beer and food. The crab cheese lagoons were the best I've had in 10 years. I also got some chicken tenders. We got crispy coconut shrimp and sliders - all were delicious. The staff was extremely attentive, quick service, food came out very fast . They have covered dining in case it rains overall fantastic experience would come back here again highly recommend.

Tried out a new spot in Kauai…read more We were sat promptly. The service was good, clean restaurant. Server was very friendly. We ordered the spicy ramen and the butterfish and both dishes were excellent! The ramen had so many different layers of flavor and I now know why they call it "butterfish", very flavorful and rich for a white fish. The mushrooms were seasoned perfectly. Every bite curated to perfection.

Eating House 1849 might have been the most overrated restaurant we went to on Kauai. It's near the…read moreocean, the atmosphere is lively, and it has that vacation-dinner energy. Ironically, the butterfish ended up being one of the most memorable dishes of the trip and for all the wrong reasons. The misoyaki butterfish was so overwhelmingly fishy that we genuinely struggled to eat it. And I don't mean "this tastes like fish" fishy. I mean the kind of fishy where every bite makes you increasingly aware that perhaps you should stop taking bites. The short ribs were unbelievably fatty...easily the fattiest we've ever had. There was so much fat that after a few bites, we just couldn't stomach them anymore. So now we had two entrées in front of us, could barely eat either one, and were both disappointed and somehow still hungry. Which is how we ended up ordering the chocolate soufflé. Not because dinner had earned dessert, but because we still needed dinner. The soufflé was fine. Fairly basic, but at that point "edible" was a major improvement, so we happily ate it. We also ate at Red Salt on this trip and weren't particularly impressed there either, but Eating House 1849 was worse. At least Red Salt had good sushi. I genuinely don't understand the glowing reviews for Eating House. The location is great and the atmosphere is fun, but neither was enough to make up for how disappointing the food was.

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.

Delicious tacos packed with so much flavor it's ridiculous. Perfectly seasoned and the perfect…read moreamount of everything. The only con is that I wish the hot sauce was much spicier, but that's a request that's very rarely up to my par. The service was excellent and the lady that took my order was so kind. Overall a great place to stop by in Kauai, Hawaii!

I stopped by here earlier today with my wife for dinner. We had wanted to come to Narutos Noodles…read morefor a number of days but had yet to find it open. My wife happened to notice on Instagram that they were open on this night and so we headed on over. Since others had complained about the waits, I decided to look at the time and it was 5:26 whenever we got in line and there were 4 sort of large groups in front of us. I was able to order at 5:50 after the couple in front left after finding out that they had nothing vegan on the menu. Two groups behind us also left after waiting in line a couple of minutes. Finally at 6:14 our name was called and we got our food. So it wasn't the slowest food truck I have ever been to and the ladies inside did tell a few customers everything was made fresh to order. Since this is a food truck, there's not much to say about it except it has their logo and all of their menu items on the outside and there are quite a few of menu items. Inside of the truck were a couple of workers and the person working the register put on a face shield to talk to anyone who was ordering. For dinner on this day I decided to go with the spicy Thai noodles while my wife went with the Asian garlic noodles and added vegetables. The menu described mine as Fresh Noodles, Spicy Thai Style Broth Topped with Roasted Thai Chili, Ground Pork, Roasted Peanuts, Green Onions, Fishcake, Calamansi (Lime), Bean Sprouts & Fried Wonton Crisps and my wife's as Fresh Island Saimin Noodles, Tossed with Our Homemade Asian Garlic Butter Sauce & Topped with Shredded Parmesan Cheese. My ramen here ended up being quite good and I really loved my broth which had a nice spice level to it. Then the ground pork was a nice addition and the noodles were somewhat springy. Finally the calamansi added a nice citrus flavor to it for when I wanted it. The only misstep that I would say were the fried wonton crisps which ended up being half soggy. I do like the idea of adding some crunch to the ramen but am not sure how you would go about that. My wife also really enjoyed her noodle dish, especially the vegetables. The bite I had of it was quite garlicky and flavorful. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. Narutos Noodles is never going to be the fastest food truck, but if you like good food, then this is the place for you.

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 our first dinner on the island. Its an iconic location, known for its great sunset views…read more They have valet for 5 bucks. Totally worth it since its hard place to park. Its all through your phone. We checked in and only waited a few minutes. I of course had made reservations weeks ago. We got seated in a table with a fantastic view. However the walkway to the grass area was by our table so lots of people going by. No biggy. Our server introduced herself as Natalia who was very friendly and nice. I didn't see Remy Martin on the menu but I did see my favorite Rum. Ron Zacapa XO so I got that. The view was so wonderful and we came pretty early so not too crowded yet. We ordered the poke tostada as a starter. It was a special. It was just ok. I didn't think the poke was as fresh as what I had earlier at lunch. Especially for Hawaii. They brought us Focaccia bread and it was free hehe. The wife got the Macadamia Nut fish which was Swordfish today. It was wonderful and cooked perfectly. It tasted great I ordered the other special which was a red snapper. It came out and was over cooked and dry. I sent it back and they were going to re-do it. Natalia came out and said that maybe I could get the same as my wife but I told her that I liked that fish and hoped it turn out ok. Well it came out and was worse. I ordered the Filet Mignon. It came out amazing. I loved it. No fish for me. oh well they tried and Natalia was so nice about it. They even took off my entree. The service here is top notch. We took lots of pictures outside and the sunset was amazing. we ended our meal with the Basque Cheesecake . So yummy and a wonderful end to the meal. Such amazing staff and location.

Came here for my birthday and the sunset. Parking was a bit difficult and we circled the streets a…read morefew times. The sunset was lovely and there's tons of surfers out to watch as well. For drinks we opted for their nonalcoholic drinks bc they sounded so good- lilikoi (which was delicious) and wave rider (which ended up tasting more like a cherry cola than ube). We each ordered a salad- I got the Mac nut and goat cheese and my husband got the smashed cucumber. I was hoping for more goat cheese with mine, and the dressing was light and refreshing. The cucumber one was a bit salty/umami flavoring. We opted to share the lobster and fish pasta which they plated the dish for 2 so we didn't have to ourselves. We really enjoyed the pasta flavor- the lobster was a good size, but I only had like a small piece of fish. They gave the mochi dessert for my birthday which was so good and not too sweet (also thankful they didn't sing or make a big scene lol). Our waiter was super nice and friendly.