Originally stopped by for hibachi and was disappointed to find that they haven't had it in a while…read more So glad we ended up staying! This ended up being one of if not the best meal we had all week in Kauai and it's right around the corner from where we are staying at the Sheraton Kauai Resort! We only managed to get a photo of one of our four meals because we hounded the food so quickly, but you can imagine how good the rest of our food was when the pineapple combination rice looked like this. If we are ever back in town, you can guarantee we will be back at Koloa Thai Bistro! PS: a quick note for the management - get that sign at the bottom of the stairs changed because you don't need hibachi to get people in the door anyway!

If I could give it 3.75 I would. It's on the second floor so it's a little difficult for those that…read morehave mobility issues. The windows were open, so a breeze did come through although it was quite warm in there. They have several tables on the skinny balconies that wrap around the restaurant. Our main server was devoid of any emotion whatsoever - rather strangely robotic. There was another gentleman that was wearing an apron who was either a cook/manager or the owner and he was running around filling in the gaps. Of course, as is the cost of all food in Kauai, the prices were really high for the quantity given. They charge $14 for four potstickers so we did not get those. We opted for the Larb chicken and the Thai basil chicken which we requested spicy, actually very spicy and it came out totally mild. They brought us some garlic chili oil which was nearly rancid. The flavor of the Thai basil chicken was really good though with lots of wok hay. The quantity of the larb chicken was at least twice as much as the Thai basil chicken. It was milder, but it was still tasty. They also serve sushi rolls however I'm not quite at the point of feeling comfortable paying $25 for one roll of sushi. Maybe in a few days after I'm used to It!

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 stopped by this food truck after being drawn in by the Thai flag waving out front. We were not…read moredisappointed!! I ordered the shrimp summer rolls and three chicken satay skewers with a peanut sauce. I also ordered the tapioca dessert as a sweet treat. My in laws ordered the shrimp pad Thai. My summer rolls were awesome. They tasted fresh and came with a dipping sauce. They had plenty of shrimp inside!! The chicken skewers were also good, lots of flavor but seemed a little dry without the peanut dipping sauce. My In laws liked the pad Thai but mentioned they wish it came with more shrimp. The tapioca pudding with coconut milk was really good and refreshing after a long day in the sun. The wait time was only about 15-20 minutes and there were a few picnic tables outside to sit at and wait for our food. The lady at the window was very nice!

(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

I did not leave happy…read more Drama pun aside - ordered the veggie green curry which had meat in it when we asked for tofu/vegetarian. The soup Tom Kha tasted like it was sitting out for a while. And the poppers with tuna had no tuna to be found. Unclear if the Diet Coke was a local brand or just watered down but something tasted off. Staff was super friendly though and loved the live music!

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.

My family and I went here for dinner and the waiter was great! He was very thorough explaining all…read moreof the dishes. Unfortunately, the pastry chef was not there that night but there is a great ice cream shop near by! This restaurant is great for hosting large parties as there were several including our own. I ordered the spicy ramen. I have a lower tolerance for spicy food but thought this was pretty mild. It's a 4/10 on the spice scale. It was so good and the serving size was very large, I would definitely order again!!

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.

Delicious, fresh sushi on Kauai! We ordered the superman sushi burrito, poke ponzu bowl, tempura…read morecrunch roll, & sea salt edamame, and all were delicious! Reasonable pricing for sushi and great quality, especially for being a food truck. There is a pretty long wait between ordering and receiving your food, so just plan accordingly. Would definitely come back during my stay on the island!

Ramen so good it's a knockout! (Kids fell asleep :)…read more Vinegar eggs an interesting twist

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.

Truly had the best smoothie of my life here, zero exaggeration (nutty monkey with vanilla protein,…read morefor the record)-- after one order we were hooked and came here daily during our most recent visit to Kauai, and we'll certainly miss it back home! Everything is fresh, made from scratch right on site. Ambiance is great-- enjoy your smoothie/food in the shady picnic area alongside the shop, they have chalk out to entertain the kids. All the service we received on every visit was so kind, we got to chatting with the owner and she was so friendly and just insanely hardworking. She's created something special with Leahi and we felt very lucky to get to experience it.

YUM!!! Best vegan food I have had in so long. Blown away by the balance of flavors. We had the Le'…read moreahi bowl and Utu Watu smoothie. Could not get enough

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!

We have always been impressed with The Beach House. Yes, it's pricier than the mainland but the…read morefood is incredible. They have the best Mai Tai I've ever had and the fish is always fresh and expertly prepared. Our son had the local venison with saffron rice and he said it was the best meal he's ever had. Excellent service, excellent view and always an incredible experience. Highly recommended!

We were recommended the beach house by several friends! I would definitely recommend having a…read morereservation. It is a bit of a tourist trap. Food was good, not great. Service was good, not great. You pay for parking. The scenery was incredibly beautiful. However, not every seat in the restaurant is created equally. I would also say come while is light out to enjoy the view as that was the highlight for me. They do have happy hour!

Surprisingly tasting food truck we stumbled on. Food was super fresh with great flavors. We tried…read morethe Singaporean chili shrimp, fried rice with shrimp (yum!), and teriyaki chicken. Fried rice was light with great flavors, chili shrimp tastes just like what my husband has had in Singapore, the the teriyaki chicken was fresh and flavorful and they gave me 3 thighs! We have leftovers for days. Does take about 20-25 min because they cook everything fresh. Highly recommend!

Happy we stopped-…read more +service was very kind, making modifications since I don't eat pork +pad thai with tofu was so freaking bomb. The tofu was fried to perfection Would describe seating area as very casual. This meal was a serendipitous find.