Favorite local spot. As authentic as you can get in Hawaii! The service is always with choke…read more(plentiful) aloha and respect. They sell out fast because their food is so fresh!!! This local business truly has our community in mind and is always giving back. It's a family friendly environment , if you have time To sit and eat there's space for the kids to play and if not the parking is convenient to grab and go. Love this spot, I try to take every visitor here because it's such good food and also to support this great business!

Yum Yum Yum! We got take out and brought it back to the office. Local Hawaiian food was broke da…read moremouf! Chicken Long Rice, Kalua Pig, Lau Lau, Squid, 2 kinds of Poke, Poi, etc. Had a delicious feast! The ONLY problem was we had to go back to work :( Will definitely be back again and again.

Fantastic plate lunch. Nothing fancy but the food was delicious and the owners were incredibly…read morefriendly. I would 100% go back if we were passing through again!

After 50+ years, some things haven't changed, but other things have evolved over time…read more.. The original place used to be on the "makai" (ocean side) of the parking lot, a place to buy burgers, fries, "green river", few types of plate lunches, ice cream... things like that. Had a few arcade games in the back, and we sat in these formica booths. A perfect after-school place to go, or place to stop by after the beach on the weekends. Later, they relocated to the bigger and current location next to the roadside. At first there used to have a few arcade games, but now I noticed those have disappeared! :( The menu looks the same on those old style boards, and some items are what I used to remember. But Sandy (I'm told the original Sandy still works in the back kitchen sometimes) has tweaked the menu so that you can still buy the same burgers and plate lunches, but some new items have appearedin the New Items section of the menu! Had the teri (meat) burger deluxe and bulgogi fries, and they were thumbs up! Brother had the Loco Moco plate and was thumbs up as well. So I will definitely add this place to my list of Kona places to stop by, to help bring back some nostalgic memories growing up in Kona!

Such a cute little Thai spot with a cozy vibe that felt like what I'd imagine Thailand to be like…read more The restaurant is upstairs, but there's an elevator behind the building near the other shops if you don't want to take the stairs. The food was SO good. I would honestly come back just for the papaya salad alone -- hehe it definitely has a kick! We ordered spice levels 1-2, but I think they go all the way up to 5 or 7 if you're brave. The mango sticky rice was incredible -- the mango was perfectly ripe, soft, sweet, and delicious. The Pad Thai was super tasty too, and everything came out beautifully presented. You can tell they really care about both the flavor and the experience. Definitely a spot I'd come back to! Order the Thai tea with coconut milk so creamy

We dined here before they were issued a red DOH card and closed…read more The service was great!! Super friendly and courteous. From what I was told, I think they're a small family run business. The food was alright, flavors were not there. Thai tea was too sweet. Desserts were good, not great. There are a few other Thai places we enjoy in town. We really wanted to like this place but unfortunately we didn't. Hoping they can fix what's needed and reopen soon!

When we visit Maui, we always make a point of eating at Tante's. Kona is so lucky to have them…read morehere now also. My favorite dish is the Furikake Chicken....so crispy and tasty! The menu is quite varied, a mix of Filipino and local favorites, and portions are generous. The employees are super friendly and always check to make sure your meal is onolicious. There's a couple of tables inside, but we love to sit out on the lanai under an umrella. To find it turn mauka off Kuakini, pass McDonald's, take the first right and it's about 75 yards on the mauka side of the street on the ground floor of a building that's about 3 stories tall. You can park in the building's ground floor lot under the building..

Food: ***** Service:*****…read moreAmbiance:**** FIRST TIMER- HIDDEN GEM We couldn't find the place at first. It looked like an apartment complex above the restaurant. Lots of free parking across the street. We arrived at 2:45pm n they close at 3ish. We ordered shrimp sari sari and torta talong. Portions were big for us. It was so good. Reminded me of my grandmas home cooking in Philippines We also had halo halo popsicles. It was so refreshing as a to go treat. Service was so good. All from counter to serving food were polite n patient while we eat after they close. Wish we found this place earlier in our trip. We will definitely be coming here to eat again on our next trip. Can't wait to try more dishes.

If you're coming to the Big Island and skip Manago Hotel Restaurant, you're doing it wrong…read more This place is the definition of old Hawaiʻi no frills, no gimmicks, just some of the best home-style food you'll find anywhere. The menu is small, but that's part of the magic. They do what they do exceptionally well, and every plate tastes like it's been made with care for generations. The service? Hands down some of the best on the island. Friendly, genuine, and welcoming the kind of aloha that can't be faked. If you're wondering what to order, you can't go wrong with the butterfish or the hamburger steak both are absolute island classics. And if you're a pork chop fan, you're in for a treat. They're absolutely delightful. One favor if you're visiting: leave the snobby tourist attitude at the airport. Slow down, be patient, respect the people, and enjoy this place for what it is. Manago isn't trying to be trendy or impress influencers. It's an island institution, and that's exactly why it's so special. Mahalo to everyone at Manago for another fantastic meal. I'll be back every chance I get.

A true historic landmark and the oldest restaurant in Hawaiʻi, Manago Hotel Restaurant has been…read moreserving home-style local cuisine for more than 100 years. Dining here feels less like a restaurant and more like being welcomed into a family meal. The concept is simple: choose your protein, then enjoy an assortment of fresh, unlimited sides that change daily. It's a wonderful way to experience authentic local flavors. The steamed butternut squash was perfectly tender, and the chopped broccoli salad with a light sesame dressing was an unexpected favorite. The pan-seared butterfish (black cod) was cooked beautifully--flaky, buttery, and full of flavor. Even the hamburger steak was pure comfort food that felt like home. Warm service, fresh ingredients, and a tradition that's lasted generations make this a must-visit on the Big Island. Come hungry, you'll leave feeling like part of the family.

The food there is so delicious the staff is super nice which is my Family which I love aunty if you…read moreread this I love you

Side of the road. In the mountains. Awesome staff. Just watch out for people having driving issues…read morein the parking lot. This is another one of my YELP Bucket List places. 2 down 348 to go. We were heading to Captain Cook and then Volcano Village. On the way to a place to eat that after arrival, didn't look as good as we had hoped but I did notice a sign for Lau Lau. After pulling in and getting out of the car, the smell of home hits you. The whole place, inside and out isn't touristy at all but dang do they know where good food is. There are benches to sit on outside but not really outside seating. Although for this food I would eat next to the road with traffic driving by. I wouldn't care as long as the food was available. There are 2 big live edg tables inside. You have to sit like family. We met a couple from Utah. My Wife had the pork and cabbage. I chose the Lau Lau with 2 sides of Mac salad. The Auntie that brought out our food was exactly like my Auntie, just smaller. She was sweet to let me know about my food. She asked if I had it before. I said yes and she welcomed me back. Everything was amazing. I may have had a tear in my eye when I smelled my food. I immediately thought of my Grandma White. She was a great cook. We are already planning on coming back. The bill was 35.00. I bought a Poke plate a couple days ago that was 50 bucks so this was a great deal. We tipped $15.00 on 35. They tried to say it was too much and take some drinks to go. We said no, it was worth it.

always tasty and plentiful…read more consistent friendly Filipino style or Hawaiian style pork tinono the always go to ! mahalo much

Food was good. The pork was okay. Needed more seasoning and maybe a little longer cook on it as it…read morewas slightly chewy. Overall a decent place for okay lechon. The price is very affordable compared to other places a the portion size was good. The highlight of the plate for me was the tuna Mac salad. Seasoned and cooked perfectly! Needed nothing added to it! Maybe I'll try something else on the menu next...

Just stopped at South Kona Grindz on our way from Black Beach to our resort in Kona and had a great…read moreexperience. Sit in the backyard/patio and you'll feel nature all around you and Hawaiian music in the background. In this day the weather got a bit darker and cool, so we sat there looking around taking in so much beauty. It was so relaxing! The menu had variety and the prices very reasonable. We had the veggie burrito, fish and chips and bbq sandwich. Everything was fresh and delicious. Too bad they didn't offer alcoholic drinks because I was really craving a Big Wave, but it's ok since I they did have local coffee. The lady kindly served it in a to-go cup and off we went. Great little place with Hawaiian vibes and good food!

Service was super friendly and our server was very accommodating, answering my multitude of…read morequestions. Food was excellent: I loved my Ono plate with fresh, hot sweet potato fries and hubby loved his Taco Tuesday Ono tacos. Don't miss their chips and pineapple salsa! Location is a little off-putting- doesn't look like much when you park and enter, but the back patio has a stunning view of the beautiful rainforest. Very casual.