Beautiful experience of carefully prepared food with delicious flavors. You are greeted at seating…read moretime and taken to your table. Limited reservations make this a cozy and intimate setting. The atmosphere of the dining area is like you are in someone's home. The sake included in the meal was so smooth and balanced, great way to start everything off. Each course is well thought out, beautifully presented and explained. Flavors were fresh and layered, uniquely different from things we have tasted before. We ordered a couple extra glasses of sake to have with our meal, one aged and one just finished a few days before. Both were delicious. Definitely a splurge but we enjoyed it very much!

My wife and I came to the 730 pm seating on a Tuesday night. The 530 seating was finishing up. We…read morereally enjoyed our food, but he learning and the hospitality. We did the premium upgrade plus the Sake pairing. We learned a lot about Sake from the owner. Highly recommended. This was the best meal we've had on the Big Island in terms of food and drink. There may be better views but not better food.

Fish is from Japan. So fresh so delicious. Small intimate place , Very kind owners who gave us…read moredessert on the house. Miso soup made in house , had these very tasty mini button mushrooms. They also had a matcha IPA. So cool.

This spot is such a gem! We got a reservation and there are maybe 5 tables in there so we wouldn't…read morehave been able to eat there without one. The owner is lovely and helped us with decisions on the menu. Everything is incredibly fresh and it's a nice quiet spot. The vegetable tempura was great, we had some good rolls and sushi/sashimi. Great spot if you're in the area!

4.2 At the Fairmont orchid hotel. Was elegant .we came for…read morehappy hour and the appetizers were about two dollars less than what they are listed on the menu. The chicken wings and the bao appetizers were yummy. We had entre shrimp which were big and thick and served along with the Shishito peppers and the corn, which was unique. We also had the volcano roll. Was moderately expensive but not excessive for an on-site restaurant at a resort. Afterwards, we went out to watch the sunset as we finished our dinner early as I could not be viewed from the restaurant.

Service was great. Good I found to be expensive,…read more Sushi rolls: bincho rolls $29.00, 12 pcs sashimi $55.00 slices of the sushi too thin and not worth the price. Pork Billy fried rice large $28.00 seems too expensive for fried rice. Tasty kimchi's. Ambiance was great, outdoor dining is always good. I do think the pricing and volume of the serving needs to improve.

I came during a Friday lunch rush and they were turning out orders pretty fast here. It's counter…read moreservice where you order, wait for your food, and either take it home or eat it in the food court (it's not about the ambiance, it's about the flavors). I got the pork bento which came with miso soup and an iced tea and it was $32 with tax and tip. Kind of on the expensive side for lunch but it was a lot of food and it tasted flavorful and fresh. Pros Fast fresh Japanese food Cons Food court or take-away (not a major con but worth noting)

A another local boutique Owner recommended this place to us, and we decided to come check it out…read more Sadly, we were full at the time and have not walked off our lunch yet. Lol. We were able to order an iced Matcha tea and it was really good, but a little light in flavor. Lol. I was really excited to try their Ube smoothie, but it was pre-mixed with cow, milk, and since I'm lactose intolerant, I wouldn't be able to have it comfortably. Lol. The lady that helped us was incredibly friendly, sweet and nice, and she knew everything about the food and drinks. She was very apologetic about the cow milk and the smoothie being premixed. Hee. They also had a little Ready To Go take out counter area with some delicious looking items. I took a picture of that as I took a picture of the drink. I will have to go back for lunch and write update my review. Hee

Susie is the best chef on the island in my experience. A former chef at Four Seasons, she now…read moresingle-handedly creates masterpieces with every amazing culinary delight. Everything is fresh, local, and organic, so not only are the dishes incredibly delicious, they are healthier and more nutritious than anything I've ever experienced in a restaurant. Sadly, this Saturday is her last day cooking here for awhile. She will be doing a remodeling project and will be closed indefinitely. Her many regular customers, including myself, are all in mourning. I wish there were a way to capture fantastic flavors here to share. For now, a photo will have to suffice. Here's the delicious bi bim bops.

Be patient as the wait can be long since Suzy, the owner, is the only staff - taking order and…read morecooking each fresh. She's lovely and friendly. Delicious and healthy food for meat eaters and vegetarians. Bibimbap was a large serving at $16. Prices are very reasonable. Hard to believe she can make a living on it. Covered Picnic tables outside. Limited seating inside.

We stopped by while they were remodeling so they had a little pop-up stand outside offering rice…read morebowl with short ribs or garlic shrimp. I had the shrimp which were fresh grilled and delicious. Great service. And the outside find a bench along the street ambience seems to symbolize the laid back ambience of Honokaa!!

Stopped in for a little lunch on our way to Hilo, cute spot . Everything was delicious large…read moreportions. Wife got the short rib bowl, I got the chicken karrage bao , both were yummy. Order at counter, all was fresh and hot !! Would be back !!

No doubt YONG's Kal-bi is best Korean food on this island. We were expecting Hawaiian version of…read moreKorean food, but it turned out to be very authentic. We came back two nights in a roll to try more dishes. Yukgaejang was flavorful without being salty. It had perfect amount of spiciness and big portion size was a bonus for hungry tourists. We also had their shishito/chives pancake. It was huge and enough to share with whole family. Their butterfish dish was absolutely perfect and we appreciated less salty and buttery fish (as name suggests). We would have gone back for more but unfortunately they are closed Sundays and Mondays. Service was fast and friendly even though they were very busy (lots of phone orders too). It's order at the counter but they bring food out to you. Highly recommend!!

Following a scenic drive through Kapa'au and into Waimea, Yong's Kalbi turned out to be the…read morehighlight of our evening. At first, I didn't spot any Korean staff, so I wasn't expecting much in terms of authenticity. But we ordered #24 -- the Kalbi, BBQ Chicken, Mandoo -- along with Kimchi Jjigae, and to our surprise, everything was outstanding. The Kalbi, in particular, was exceptional: tender, flavorful, and perfectly marinated with no excess fat. I can confidently say the recent positive reviews were spot on. This place is a hidden gem, especially considering how remote it is on the Big Island. I found out later the main chef was a Korean man working mainly in the kitchen. We highly recommend it -- even to fellow Koreans seeking a taste of home. The steady stream of takeout orders also suggests it's a popular and budget-friendly option for families.

If you love ramen this is a place to go. I've been here many times, and I am always pleased with…read morethe food and service. Char sui ramen is my favorite.

Food was good Service was good…read more A lot of options Would come back again Average price