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Island Pita

4.7 (113 reviews)
Closed • 5:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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Falafel plate and shawarma plate

What a delicious meal!! We had a chicken shawarma plate and a falafel plate. (BTW the falafel are gf!!!!) Yum!

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debi k.

Great location - located on the street in front of Foodland Kailua - great food truck location with lots of parking - it's not a busy street after 5 pm so their hours are perfect! 5 pm - 8 pm Monday - Friday Really nice people running this truck and their food is yummy! Got the lamb kabobs sandwich- lamb was cooked well and perfect seasoning - pita is very good and thick enough to keep the sandwich together to the end! Can't wait to get back to try other menu items!

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Jonathan R.

10/10, it's authentic. I haven't had great Israeli food since I last visited Israel in 2018. I even struggle to find the real thing where I live, in LA. That is to say, this really took me back. The pita was on point, the hummus was delicious, falafel and schnitzel exactly how I remember in Tel Aviv. And the service was very fast and accommodating. Toda raba!

Lamb gyro pita sandwich
Bethanie C.

The perfect post pilates bite :) My friend and I have grabbed this a couple times after doing pilates across the street and it always hits the spot. I love getting the lamb kabob pita sandwich, spicy. The lamb is always cooked tender and the spicy sauce really hits the spot. The pita has a good mix of everything you usually get on a plate mixed up and condensed. Just sometimes the pita at the end is needing some sauce. Mediterranean food is hard to come across on the island, this is a nice quick, easy, affordable fix for those cravings.

Chicken Shawarma plate

Chicken Shawarma plate is great! They added falafel for me to try and it was delicious. Love the green hot sauce! Friendly service! Must try!

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Island Pita has never let me down. Falafel is the best I have ever had. Stuffed into a pita with their house made Israeli salad is a must try. Super friendly couple who clearly care about standards, cleanliness and quality food. I make sure to visit every time I am on the island. Highly recommend. Keep it up Island pita!

Dec 2022 menu
Jo C.

OMG! It's been a minute since I've experienced absolute deliciousness at this level! I'm not sure how this food truck wasn't on my radar till now. I was in Kailua, and It was Parked on Hekili street fronting Baskin and Robbins and foodland. I noticed some people actually brought out their own chairs and blankets to eat their food on the grass in the ambiance of the food truck lighting close by. I ordered the Chicken Shawarma sandwich $13. It was served quite modestly in a white bag. When I finally had a chance to unwrap it and eat it...it was absolutely divine with so many flavors my tastebuds were in heaven...slightly orgasmic experience TBH. It was perfectly stuffed with hummus, Israeli salad, pickled cabbage, chicken shawarma that had a slight curry flavor and drizzled with tahini sauce. The Pita was warm and delicious. Just everything tasted so good I gobbled up the entire sandwich! I live in town and this food truck may be worth the drive over the pali absolutely authentic and delicious! I can't wait to try their other items!

Falafel plate
Kevin A.

We drop by this truck whenever craving Israeli/Mediterranean food and they are open on Hekili St. Finally tried their schnitzel because I never equated it w Mediterranean food - turns out it is a very Israeli thing which actually makes sense historically. Plates come w Israeli salad, pita and hummus. Always delicious, fresh, filing plates of falafel, shawarma, stuffed pita etc and the people running the truck are invariably friendly and gracious.

Falafel plate
Cole D.

Easy 5 stars. So tasty. I love falafel and this didn't disappoint. I loved the red cabbage and the juice it left off. It was all good together. Nice friendly workers in the truck. So many options on the side of the truck. Next time I want to get the sandwich because the bread was so good!

Lamb deliciousness.
Shantell C.

First time trying this food truck. They were reserved for an occasion. Friendly staff, onolicious food! Forgive me for not taking photos of everything I tasted, I couldn't stop eating. The lamb kebab was the bomb. Com! Tender, juicy lamb with crisp cucumber and just the right amount of spice and seasoning.

Chicken kebab plate
Mimi L.

One word. Fresh. Second word. Yummy. This is a simple, really well run operation. The menu is simple and to the point. The folks working just want you to eat and enjoy. I'd followed them for awhile on insta. Finally timed things well such that I was hungry and they were there. Such a great vibe. Food is amazing.

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6 months ago

Great food and wonderful service! Absolutely support them! The best pita and hummus. And the falafels are light and creamy.

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Great job answering the phone, quick service, food ready before arrived, and nice ambiance. Ordered Chicken Shawarma Plate. Very good!

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So delicious chock chicken shawarma!! Great service. Gotta get the spicy sauce, adds just the right amount of kick. Best pita I've had.

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Is your meat Kosher?

No our meat is not kosher.

Are you still in operation?

Yes we are! Our schedule is Mon-Fri 5-8pm Hekili street in Kailua

Do they cater and if so, where do they deliver?

Yes, catering available. Call for more info at 808-798-6227

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We are closed today.

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Yamas Mediterranean Cuisine - Super gyro with lamb

Yamas Mediterranean Cuisine

4.3(661 reviews)
1.3 mi
•$$

I am so glad that we finally visited Yamas; it is located in the Enchanted Lake Shopping Center in…read moreKailua with lots of free parking. The restaurant is super clean and spacious, and they play some awesome classic rock music. You order and pay at the counter and they will bring you the food; the lady at the counter was extremely friendly and very efficient. You need to bus your own table when you're done, just place the used dishes, glasses and utensils in the labeled plastic tubs, not a big deal at all. Now, the food is the star. We order baba ganoush with pita, super gyro with zucchini fries, and a soup and salad combo. The baba ganoush was so delicious, and the pita was warm and soft. The super gyro has so much yummy meat in it that the pita can hardly hold them, and the zucchini fries were crispy and not oily. It also comes with a couple really good tzatziki sauces. My wife really enjoyed the avgolemono (lemon and chicken) soup and greek salad. She was so pleased with the combo that she had to order an extra takeout combo for her friend to try. On top of all that, we finished our great meal with a baklava sundae; two fresh crispy baklava pastries with a scoop of vanilla ice cream drizzled with cinnamon and honey. This desert is a must order. The restaurant is mixed in with a lot of other restaurants and shops in a large strip mall, so it maybe easy to miss. The prices are really reasonable and the portions are good. If you like Mediterranean food; this is the place. You will love it.

My wife enjoyed our meal at Yama's a couple of days ago and really enjoyed the food. We started…read morewith the dalmas (stuffed grape leaves), which had good flavor while a bit too mushy for our taste. We each ordered gyros. My wife also had garlic fries and I had the baba ganoush. We also both added on the spanakopitas, which are huge, and the flaky pastry was amazing. The fries we cooked well with a crisp outside and a soft, fluffy inside. The only suggestion might be to sauté the garlic as it was a bit strong. The gyros had soft pita bread and meat very flavorful with perfect tsatziki sauce. I do want to add as a person close to many blind individuals, I know businesses are allowed to ask two questions about SERVICE animals: (1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability, and (2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform (copied directly from the the ada.gov website). Based on another reviewer (who gave 1 star), the restaurant asked the correct (legal) question. They should be complimented for following the law.

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Casablanca - Calamari mogador

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4.2(338 reviews)
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Last Tuesday my dance class and I gathering for a wonderful evening together at Casablanca…read moreRestaurant! The 5 course authentic Morrocan cuisine is our favorite in the state of Hawaii! Fresh, clean and delicious. We made reservations in advance and booked our Belly dancer for our dinner show. This venue is BYOB. Lots of options on menu for vegans. There is not place in Hawaii like this... Thank you Casablanca Family for so many amazing meals these last 30years!

Wow, great flavor. Everywhere! It takes a lot for me to be impressed by carrots but the carrots in…read moretheir Moroccan salad had such a beautiful flavor. So much so I sat and savored my last bite. Of carrots! Spiced but not spicy. It was the kind of dish that was a spectacle, "what is in there?" Or was it just a golden hour sparkling? The House Special Rack of Lamb was good enough to write home about! The peppercorn ju dressing the pan-seared then roasted tender rack was very special, chef's kiss. Gave me shnietzel comfort but Northern African flair. There were times I bit into chunks of peppercorn that was oddly refreshing but a mouth full at the same time. The best way I can describe it is that emoji where he/she is blowing out in what seems like anguish but it's actually pleasure. The emoji above the one with the x's for eyes. One day Yelp will let us emoji. Not today. Man, maybe it's worth a try ‍ Peep Casablanca for deep satisfaction.

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Quiora - Sunset Special

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4.2(429 reviews)
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Quiora is one of those solid restaurants that no matter how much time has passed you will always…read morefeel like it's your first time. What with the beautiful view, the amazing service, great wine selection, and delicious food- Quiora is the place to be. I've dined here many times, but each time I come back, I swear it gets better and better. Quiora is located at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Waikiki but I like that it's not deep in Waikiki and so you don't need to sit through too much traffic to get there. The restaurant is gorgeous- the view of the ocean and the soft breeze just make you feel like you're dining in luxury. We recently visited because I saw that they updated their menu and really wanted to try it. We ordered: Hokkaido Uni + Crab Arancini - A MUST order. The uni is so fresh and goes great with the fried arancini. Omg. And they are so generous with how much uni they give too. Delicious!! Camille's Grilled Spanish Octopus - Also a huge hit for me. The octopus was cooked perfectly and was so tender. Bucatini alle Vongole - Look at my photo. Seriously. Do you see how many clams there are?!?! It's amazing!!! I've never had so many clams in a clam pasta - usually there's maybe 5 or 6, I swear there was like 20 clams (not that I'm complaining!). I probably could have shared this with my husband with how big the portion was. Totally worth the price. Clams were also cooked to perfection and the pasta was so tasty. Mountain View Farms Pork Chop - Really yummy. My husband really loved it and said the pork chop was also cooked great. I would repeat this menu again if I can the next time I come visit. That's how good it was. The portions were awesome, and the ambiance is just so romantic. Even though they were busy when we visited, our server was super attentive and made us feel cared for. I would 100% recommend Quiora if you're looking for a beautiful restaurant with amazing food to visit!

Conveniently located inside the Ritz where we were staying, this restaurant offers an open outdoor…read moreseating that allows you to enjoy the beautiful weather. We ordered a number of items from the appetizers of salad and octopus to the lamb and the uni crab pasta along with a kids meal. All very good. My uni pasta was cooked perfectly al dente, laden with crab meat and topped with fresh uni - my fave. Lamb shank was tender and the pappardelle was delicious. Serve time can be a bit slow but service was great.

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Orchids

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4.2(1.3k reviews)
9.8 mi•Waikiki
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A Birthday Brunch to Remember at Orchids…read more Came back to Orchids to celebrate a milestone birthday, and what a beautiful experience it was. The oceanfront setting with breathtaking views of Diamond Head is hard to beat. Halekulani's service is impeccable from the moment you arrive on the property and step out of your car. Genuine aloha hospitality at its finest. Now, let's talk about the food! I always scope out all the stations first to strategize how I can try as many things as possible. There's a salad bar, sushi, poke and sashimi bar, made-to-order hand roll station, seafood station, assorted pastries, carving station with ham, turkey, and prime rib, whole kalua pig, paella, omelet station, dessert station, and ice cream bar. And I'm sure I'm forgetting a few things! The service throughout brunch was exceptional. Our servers checked on us regularly, refolded our napkins whenever we left the table, and made sure our glasses were never empty. It's those little touches that make the experience feel special. There was also a pianist playing live music. As I happened to walk past, he started playing "Happy Birthday." It was almost as if he knew. That little moment filled my heart, while all the delicious food filled my tummy. Go find yourself a reason to celebrate and make a reservation for Sunday brunch at Orchids. Some experiences are worth treating yourself to.

My absolute favorite restaurant on planet Earth. I have been going to this restaurant since I was a…read morelittle girl. The service is the best you can ever receive. The timing of the service is a talent. The food all comes at the same time, and the drinks are delicious. The food quality itself is top-tier. We went during our most recent trip to Hawaii. We had breakfast our last day at Orchids and were extremely satisfied. I had their Belgian waffle and Portuguese sausage. Incredible! I will tell you, if you go to Orchids, plan to go for Sunday brunch. It's the most incredible experience. The views are stunning and you won't be disappointed. Come hungry and stay for the vibes and drinks. Incredible restaurant!

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4.1(236 reviews)
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DTE Kailua is always clean and organized like their Mo'ili'ili, Pearlridge, and Kaka'ako locations…read more They also have power issues common for this area of Kailua. Today, Saturday.15.August.2026 the power briefly clipped off triggering the alarm system. The day before Lala...the calm before the storm as the idiom goes. Stay home Sunday. No problems with the registers and I paid with Apple Pay. Cashier was friendly and we talked about the storm to come. Got some sale-priced Tasty Bites meal packages. I got Boulder Canyon chips - also on sale - for the workplace. I don't need to stock up on food.

I had just finished my workout at UFC, and I was like, oh...cool, there's a Down to Earth next…read moredoor. I sometimes go to the one in Kaka'ako after my workouts there. This one looks a little bigger. One of the great things is once you've ordered from DTE, you're in the system, so when I entered my number, everything I've ordered came up. It was easy to select one of my last orders, the Emergen-C, and just the way I like it with added ginger and tumeric. I will have to add that they are consistent! Taste just like the one in Honolulu...LOL! The staff is really friendly! I look forward to coming here in the future! They also have some great products that don't cost an arm and a leg like at Whole Paycheck. Maybe I should visit all of them now! :) Mahalo Down to Earth Kailua!

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Leila

4.2(69 reviews)
8.5 mi•Kaimuki
•$$$$

This place is a must for special occasions or if you just want to treat yourself to an amazing…read moremeal! Be sure to check out the menu because it rotates monthly. However, I haven't been disappointed with any of the items. I also highly recommend getting the wine pairing as it makes the meal even better! Tip: Be sure to ask what their specials are and if there are any add-ons that are off the menu. These are usually something that you should order because they are a treat! Parking is easy because there is a big private lot. No validation, but the parking is very reasonable. They also have a small private room. I'd highly recommend making reservations!

Leila continues to impress with a new menu every month, and this visit was nothing short of…read moreexceptional -- every bite was delicious, creative, and beautifully executed. We started with the endive and grapes with burrata, which was refreshing, cold, and perfectly balanced in flavor. The highlight for me was their take on Carbonara -- not a pasta dish, but just as indulgent, with slow-cooked egg, pancetta, and peas. Rich, comforting, and absolutely fabulous. The "extras" are not to be missed. The oysters were pristine, the Hokkaido uni brioche lived up to its reputation (a must-order!), and the focaccia was simply to die for -- crispy on the outside, soft and chewy inside, and perfectly timed to arrive alongside the carbonara. The beef cheek with homemade cavatelli was hearty, tender, and packed with flavor, while the meal ended on a perfect note with a classic crème brûlée. Leila's bar program deserves its own spotlight. Their cocktails are always among the best in town -- inventive, balanced, and downright fun. Even the mocktails are crafted with the same creativity; my mango lassi came topped with a thick, airy mango foam that turned a simple drink into a delightful surprise. Between the rotating menu, consistently excellent food, and inventive drinks, Leila is the kind of restaurant you want to return to again and again. Highly recommend making this a regular stop -- especially if you love being surprised by what's next.

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