Hanalei Burger

Worth all of the hype - nothing on their menu will disappoint. I don't anticipate ever being able…read moreto top that churro French toast in my lifetime for breakfast, it is incredible if you've got a sweet tooth. Indoor seating is limited but their counter service is quick so you can grab and go to a nearby picnic table if there are no seats inside.

The restaurant has quite a bit of seating but was still a full house when we went…read more I tried the garlic shrimp. It ws sooo good. Very generous portion of sauce and goes so good with the rice.

Inside

Garlic Shrimp

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Garlic shrimp with dragonfruit lemonade

Cafe Turmeric

4.7(318 reviews)

Decent food, nothing special. Good in a pinch, but the flavors aren't outstanding. The avocado naan…read morewas great! Would recommend if you like avocado. We got the chicken tikka masala. If you like (tolerate) spice, go a step higher than you think you want!

We ducked in here to escape the rain and grab a cozy lunch on a drizzly afternoon. Most of the…read moreother food trucks were closed, so we were excited to see this one open since I love Indian food. My boyfriend and I ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala in medium and spicy. The "spicy" didn't really bring the heat, and both dishes ended up feeling a bit muted in flavor. The avocado naan was good, but not especially memorable. The hibiscus lemonade leaned pretty heavily on the ginger, which wasn't quite my favorite. Overall, it was a decent, comforting stop out of the rain, but it didn't quite hit the mark if you're used to more traditional, bold Indian flavors.

Cute food truck

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Patio seating in front of the truck

Hanalei Poke

4.3(500 reviews)

0.2 mi

Quick service and a small outdoor seating area. Good selection of beers and drinks too!…read more Now for the poke....what have I been eating all of these years? Certainly not poke! This is the end all be all. And a must try in Hanalei Bay!

Delicious poke. VERY expensive…read more The poke here is outstanding. Very fresh and flavorful and their flavor choices are awesome. Love the toppings too. But the portion is incredibly small for the price so we probably will not return. There is poke just as good for more affordable at other places! Outdoor only seating on a small patio but we didn't have trouble finding a table.

Traditional poke

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Tofu bowl

Fresh Bite Farm to Beach

4.6(377 reviews)

YUM! I was craving something healthy, but yummy. I usually look for those types of places in…read moreadvance, do some research. But I was hungry and just pulled over. Geez did I luck out! The quality of ingredients is heavenly and the flavors are on point! I ordered the Southwestern as a wrap, so I could take it to the beach with me, and I added avocado and the organic feta. I literally drove back to the food cart the next day just to tell them how good the food was. I was so inspired that I'm writing my first Yelp review ever. The food was amazing, the service was friendly and amazing. I highly recommend!!

Amazing food out of a tiny truck! Haven't had a sandwich like this in a long time!! Highly…read morerecommend the steak sandwich. Husband had quinoa chicken bowl which he loved

Outdoor seating.

Guacho bowl with chicken and 808 steak sandwich.

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Big Nick’s

4.6(156 reviews)

Big Nick's was such a standout spot during our time in Kauai! I ordered the chili pepper chicken…read morebowl, which came with three pieces of juicy, flavorful chicken that had the perfect spicy kick -- not overwhelming, but definitely satisfying. It was served over a scoop of rice and made for such a filling, delicious meal. On the employee's recommendation, we also got the taro wedges, and I'm so glad we did! They were crispy and crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, and yes... a little oily -- but in the best, indulgent way. The sauce that came with it (not sure what it was!) was SO good and paired perfectly with the wedges. My husband ordered the taro burger, and we both loved it -- it ended up being his favorite vegetarian meal on Kauai! Good to know: there's parking in the back, which is also where the bathrooms are located (just ask for the key). Overall, Big Nick's is a must-try for flavorful, local-style comfort food. Everything we had was delicious, and we'd absolutely come back!

Fresh, savory meats! Crispy, fresh shrimp! Texture-licous Mac/potato salad. Friendly, welcoming…read moreservice. Didn't know where we were going to grab dinner but this one hit the spot. Especially after the super religious chicken barrel spot ran out of chicken and ribs (but not Jesus). The outside patio is nice, with stools, and we saw a rainbow. The end. The sequel! We went back, a 2nd time. My partner's idea. It was still tasty. There are bowls instead of plates, which is less food. I should have gotten that.

Inside

Locol plate and onion rings

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Thai Elephant

4.4(61 reviews)

Very friendly staff here!…read more Came and got the Mango Sticky Rice which was pretty average! Still yummy. Benches out front of the food truck. :)

Wouldn't recommend this Thai spot…read more First, almost everything we tried to order was sold out. The menu only had one item crossed out, but they were out of poke, combos, noodles, and several other dishes. It was pretty frustrating. Second, the prices are very high for what you get, especially when there's no meat or seafood included. Pad Thai (basically just stir-fried noodles with vegetables) was $15, and everything else costs extra. That feels a bit overpriced. Third, the service was slow. By the time our friends had already finished eating food they got from other places nearby, we were still waiting for ours. When it finally came, it tasted bland, and we weren't given salt or pepper either. Overall, not a place I'd go back to.

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Thai Elephant combo I

Hanalei Taro & Juice Company Lunch Wagons

4.5(409 reviews)

0.1 mi

We loved Hanalei Taro…read more Great kalua pig and their mac salad was one of our favorites. Taro mochi?! I could eat that every day. The portion of kalua pork was huge. And we loved the ginger lemonade too. She was friendly and it was super fast. Highly recommend!

Really good and unique taro burger and taro hummus here! Service is quick and was a great meal post…read morehiking! Also don't skip the taro mochi it's great and a cross between mochi and sweet bread loafs (like banana bread).

Menu June 2024

Hanalei Taro & Juice Company Lunch Wagons

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Taro Mochi cake and papaya smoothie

Taste of Asia

4.6(80 reviews)

1.7 mi

Locally owned & operated

Certified professionals

Delicious fish. If they have ahi, definitely get that, seared. Their stir fry with ono is also…read moregood. Worth the trip to Princeville Bali Hai., near Building 17.

Never thought to go here, but definitely will go back. We got the stir fry with beef one day and…read morechicken the next day. Tasted fresh both times. I also got the fish & chips which I thought was great. It's a different fish & chips then you'll find on the island. I think it's a grey tuna, but you get a lot for your money. Definitely will go back.

Stir fry Ahi

Korean Chicken with mixed green and Rice

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Hawaiian Burger

Da Fazenda

4.8(135 reviews)

Really delicious Brazilian food - honestly one of the few truly good food spots in Hanalei! We…read moreordered the combo plate, fricasse, shrimp, and pineapple BBQ chicken. Everything was amazing, including vibe, but the fricasse plate was our absolute favorite, the chicken was incredibly tender and flavorful. We took the food to go and had the most perfect picnic at our wedding. The only regret is that we didn't order more, because four people finished everything in just a few minutes. That's how good it was. Highly recommend this place!

This spot was a pleasant surprise. I was just driving around the island and just got hungry. I seen…read morea group of food trucks and decided to stop by. Man was that a good idea. The food was wonderful the guy taking my oder was very friendly. The pineapple and mint juice was good. Everything was so flavorful. They had bench tables to eat at. Which was ok if you don't mind the local wild life joining you.

Food truck!

Fricasse

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Da Fazenda

Nourish Hanalei

4.6(297 reviews)

0.8 mi

A must!!!! The view…read moreis absolutely breathtaking. The most beautiful spot for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. The food comes out quickly and everything is so fresh. My husband and I got bowls and they were delicious. Portions were a little small but we both enjoyed our meals. Parking is limited so you may have to wait a bit.

Come for the view-- stay for the fruity-fresh bowls…read more I was immediately annoyed, as we arrived to this SHACK, in the middle of nowhere-- just behind an black Escalade that dumped like 8 chatty, photo-snapping, highly confused tourists out, like it was a clown-car. But man, for a lil' spot, Nourish Hanalei can get those orders out QUICK! How many employees they got in there???? I was impressed! My take: come here for the view first, and food second. But the food was lovely. Had the freshest toppings of any bowl we had on our 2-island trip. And the fruit isn't lathered in a sauce, to hide less-than-fresh taste. These felt like someone went into the jungle, sliced it up, and tossed it on our bowl. The ACai itself was suuuuper frozen, which logistically makes sense, for such a remote operation. But less tasty than other spots. Great stop. 100% worth a visit.