This review is actually "Kamana Kitchen #2" located in Downtown Hilo it opened two month ago. Not Original one in the Hilo Shopping Center. Their served "South Indian" and Nepalese food... I love Southern Indian food and it's very hard to find even Honolulu. I'm so glad to discovered this new place. My favorite "Dosa" ( Rice flour crape which is Southern India popular dish and Thali ( meals ) which variety of curry combination platter served with rice and Roti. We chose Goat curry was delicious. Two of us shared Dosa and Thali gets really full. Price was reasonable and very friendly staff. I had only once Nepalese food long time ago so, definitely will try next time. read more

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This restaurant has great Indian food, very kind, helpful. The service is very quick. The restaurant is quite tucked in the back of a shopping center. I would recommend this place if you're looking for Indian food. read more

We went to the new location on Mamo St. (near farmers market). Food and service were exceptional. We wanted to try everything- they all sounded so good! For 2 adults and 2 teens, we got about 4 apps, 6 entrees, 4 drinks, and desserts. Almost a hit with everything. First off, you have to dine with an open mind and palate. We've had Indian cuisine before so we kinda knew what to expect but the fun was trying the Nepali food and drinks. For apps: medu vada- very dense but tasty Momo- dumplings with delicious filings Chili momo- same as Momo but the red tomato sauce was deep, fragrant, sweet and a touch of spicy Samosa Chaat- best samosa I've had on the island. Moist without the greasy/oily taste Nepali Curry- I got it with goat and it was amazing. Very rich but not overwhelming. Goat was so tender. Kebabs- we got the chicken and goat and again the goat was tender and flavorful. The man taking care of us was amazing. He brought me this amazing spicy sauce that was smoky and spicy (but not painful) that was addictive. We absolutely will be going back soon. I'm craving that sizzling goat kebab. read more

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Delicious food, fast service, large portions, beautiful decor. I felt like I was back in India! It was well worth the money spent, there is much spice and flavor in ALL of these dishes! I've been disappointed by many restaurants on the Hilo side and I've gotten food poisoning on Big Island, several times. I recommend the non-vegetarian thali platter, mango lassi, garlic naan, and chai tea. Our leftovers NEVER go to waste at our house. Also, a lot of these spice mixtures and the probiotics of yogurt used in a lot of these dishes help keep your gut happy and actually battle intestinal parasites, which is very common here on Big Island. I also recommend reading the book "This is You Brain on Food" by Harvard doctor and chef, Dr. Uma Naidoo and you'll clearly learn why Indian food is also MEDICINE! Bravo!!! read more

Chicken Thali and Momos were winnazs! Thanks to the great Yelp reviews that led us to this place! Located on the fringe of the old town section of Hilo, right next to the farmer's market area! A nice restaurant with great food and service! The chicken thali plate and an order of momos were enough to fill up my wife and I, and everything tasted great! My first-time i tried ghee (clarified butter) and it was so interesting ...tasted good on the rice and bread! I would definitely go back here the next time I'm in town! read more

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I LOVE this restaurant. Authentic Indian restaurant. All foods taste good. My personal recommendations are chicken Makhani and mushroom matar. Restaurant is big space. Big group is welcomed. read more

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Ok, so we're always game for different and we've experienced eating Indian cuisine. As you walk towards the Resturant outside, the aromatics of cooking spices draws you in... We ordered lamb kabobs, lamb valou and a paneer dish and can't forget the garlic naan! All the flavors and taste were absolutely on point! The service was fantastic and I'd say portion is great too! The ambiance and atmosphere is really casual and very impressed to see island people as well eating here. It's definitely a recommend if you're in the Hilo area! read more

Kamana Kitchen - Our order - Indian Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Just arrived in Hilo starving. Pulled up yelp and one of the first restaurants I see is Indian! Yes!! I'm a basic b so I had some chicken tikka masala and veg somosas. I've had better chicken tikka masala but it was still very good. I thought the addition of veg was surprising. And the sauce, while perfectly spicy, had a bit of sweetness I didn't really enjoy. The somosas were the belle of the ball. The two chutney's were excellent. The pastry was crispy and flaky on the outside and well cooked on the inside. Price was fair. I'd totally go back. read more

Inconsistent quality. I as horrible last time. The curry was thin and tasteless. Not going again.

Food is always great....however, their bathrooms are a disaster! They are literally falling apart. It makes me wonder what is going on in the kitchen...we have never gotten sick after eating there, and as I said, the food is great...is there a governing authority that can inspect the bathrooms and make them repair them? This is the restaurant in the Hilo Shopping Center restaurant on Kilauea Avenue. read more

Food was great with the exception of some watery brown rice included in the lunch special. Service was great and friendly. The booth seats were a little bumpy but not too bad. Would like a lot more spicy but still delicious. They had some donut or cheese deep fried balls in honey which were nummy. read more

The food here is authentic and Top notch! I wish we had taken a photo but we ate it all before we thought to do that.

Their food is really good, inside is very spacious, feels welcoming, the staff is nice

The go to spot for Indian food. The garlic nan is spectacular and it goes well with all of their dishes. The chicken saag is my favorite. All my friends love the tikka masala. The staff are friendly and the atmosphere feels authentic. If you like Indian food, you'll love this place. read more

It was our first time here and the food was so delicious! We ordered the garlic naan bread, cheese naan bread, mixed grill platter (chicken, lamb, and shrimp), shrimp biryani, and the lamb tikka masala. My personal favorites (and what I would order again) were the naan breads, shrimp biryani (especially with that yummy yogurt sauce), and the lamb tikka masala. I usually don't like lamb because it's gamey, but this lamb was so tender and not really gamey at all. And the tikka masala sauce was flavored really well! I kept dipping my naan bread in it because it was just so addicting lol. Overall, the food was great. The staff was friendly. And the prices were reasonable. Looking forward to eating here again :) read more

Kamana Kitchen - Shrimp Biryani - Indian Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

I ordered the lamb korma, medium spice, which also came with the side of basmati rice. It came in a nice little bowl and hit nice chunks of lamb in a creamy sauce. I ordered it medium hot and for me it was perfect. The lamb was tender and had no bones. I thought the combination of spices and heat were very good. Not so hot that you couldn't taste the rest of the ingredients and yet had a good kick to it. Also ordered a side of naan to help with any remaining sauce the fork or the spoon couldn't get to read more

Kamana Kitchen - Lamb korma with the side of rice and a side of naan. Delicious - Indian Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

I use to patronize this restaurant since they opened . Was sadly disappointed at the very smaller portions and how they raised the prices. The chicken mahkani tiki Marsala had probably only two ounces of chicken in the very small bowls. We asked for mild and they brought very hot in the vegetable salad. I told myself never to return when I took out last year and they gave me trouble about missing samosa. So sad to see a good restaurant go down in quality read more

Food is good, but the bathrooms are absolutely filthy and in disrepair. Vanity falling apart, toilets had no lids on tanks, no paper towels. And there was a note saying do not flush toilet paper down toilet, but put it in trash can. No trash cans in the stalls, so I guess carry your used toilet paper out to the sink area?? GROSS! If the bathrooms are filthy one can only imagine the kitchen cleanliness. Where is the health department???? read more

My favorite non-Hawaiian meal in Hilo!!! The flavors are intense and spicy if you order your thali medium hot. The side dish of spicy pickled veg is so salty and spicy and bitter-I LOVE it. I usually order the Vegetarian Thali when I eat at the restaurant because you can not order it to go. The new waitress has a kind vibe. Check that they are open before you go because I think they are closed from 3-5(?) but not sure. I'm going off island next week so I had to get these decadent flavors on my pallet. Delicious! Saag paneer and naan bread are heavenly. read more

Kamana Kitchen - Vegetarian Thali, Dahl, saag paneer - Indian Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Food is average, service is too slow, kitchen and staging area is open, and looks very messy. We ordered vegetarian platter/thali, food was mediocre.. Garlic Naan was very good, but the curries were average... The vegetarian biryani was cold and very bad tasting :( read more

Very good quality Indian food but need patience to allow for the slow pace of service.

We came here solely on the recommendation of Tom Sharky (who runs a cacao/coffee/vanilla farm in town - check him out! He also grows curry leaves!) We ordered the garlic-cheese naan from a recommendation from a bartender at Ola Brew across the street. We ordered Veggie Samosas, chicken curry, and chicken tikka masala because we are creatures of habit. All in all - very good food! I did feel my chicken - while cooked perfectly - didn't quite absorb the flavor of the tikka masala, but the naan absorbed all the flavor of it. It's good Indian in Hilo. They didn't disappoint. read more

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I was happily surprised to discover this Indian restaurant in Hilo. Authentic Indian food. 10/10 on flavor, portion size, authenticity of the dishes. we went twice here over the period of our 5 days stay in Hilo. highly recommend it. Good polite people that are hosting and serving. read more

I ordered saag paneer. The spinach was not creamy - simply tasted like smashed frozen spinach. No spices. Rice was dry. Plate was very cold so food became cold quickly.​ Used to be a favorite restaurant of mine. I won't be going back. read more

Food is really really good, I come here often and never disappointed . Service is great and almost no noise to me when I eat there

One of my fav spots. I eat here weekly. Food is consistently delicious, service is amazing.

Got Kamana Kitchen for take out and can say I was very happy with the quality and taste of the food. I usually dine in so I wasn't sure how the food was gonna be. However, the food was ready when I went in and the cashier was nice. Most importantly the food was delicious. I'm a huge fan of this place so I didn't think I'd be disappointed. I will definitely order again on those long days and I want take out. read more

Kamana Kitchen - Paneer Tikka Masala & Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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The only good thing about this place is the naan and daal. Everything else is NOT worth the price; insanely over priced for everything even for Hawaii. The portions are maybe for half a person??? The service is terrible; they're so slow. Nobody came to ask if we needed more water which we did but they never came. Customer service alone is 0/5 stars because why are you hiding from me when I'm asking to order? We had to ask 3 times to order and they acted like it was a chore. Don't even get me started on the state of the bathroom....probably hasn't been cleaned since they opened the store. How is this even allowed?? read more

I found the food absolutely delicious made too perfection. The ambience could use some help, but the service was good and everyone was very friendly. It had to be the best naan I've ever eaten just the right amount of read more

YOU NEED TO STOP HERE! The food is BEYOND delicious! We had chicken tikka, lamb korma, the lentil soup, and cheese garlic naan. YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT! This is the BEST! The TIKKA was actual magic it's so so good! We will be back! The service was fabulous!!! The ambiance was comforting!!! read more

Kamana Kitchen - Mulagatani Soup - Indian Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

I went along with my daughter as she was picking up food from here and it smelled so good I had to try it for myself! We ordered take out - a mixed grill, lamb curry, garlic naan, pickle veggies, and meat samosas (around $60-70). When I went to pick up, the man wasn't really nice not really rude either. Not sure how service is in this place. The food was excellent though! Every single thing we ordered was packed full of spices and flavor that just danced on the tongue! I can't wait to try what else they have on the menu. Thoroughly enjoyed every bite. read more

Kamana Kitchen - Indian Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

So lucky to have found the place! Usually if a city has only one Indian restaurant, I usually run but luckily our Airbnb owner mentioned that it was a Nepali restaurant so I had to check it out. Although the restaurant seems to be owned by some nepali folks, the food served is primarily Indian. Yes this means there are no momos! (But maybe by popular demand it could come!!) We ordered the butter chicken curry, with some rice and naan to the side along with some Pakodas. Everything was spiced so perfectly! The chicken curry was creamy and jus te right amount of spice. The pakodas were crispy and not too doughy like some other places. Apparently kamana's kitchen is a small chain, so if you don't get a chance to go on the Hilo side, make sure to check it out in Kona or the other islands! read more

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In town overnight for work last week, ordered through Door Dash since everything was closed and I was tired to drive anywhere. I had the lamb vindaloo which came with basmati rice, veggie samosa, and garlic naan. Yummy!! I'm glad it was Indian food I was able to get for dinner. Glad I know I can eat Indian food while in Hilo. read more

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Visited this place for a lunch Ordered - Paneer pakora - Hard paneer the color Of paneer looked bad inside Palak paneer - Absolutely no taste Garlic Bread - This was def good Yellow dal - Dal was uncooked jus had turmeric taste and no other taste Rice was served with the curries and we found HAir in rice and that was such a turnoff Service and Ambiance - Ok 2 starts for that But def there is only one Indian restaurant but it's no where close to Indian food read more

Kamana Kitchen was one of my favorite restaurants that I ate at while in Hilo. We came on a Sunday at around 5PM, and it was empty inside. I had the Mango Lassi and Vegetarian Thali. I'm not super familiar with Indian food, but everything that was included with the Vegetarian Thali was delicious! The worker was super knowledgeable about the food. The platter came with: Veg Samosa: fried triangle pastry with savory potato filling Pakora: fried vegetable fritters Naan: bread Aloo Matar: potatoes and peas in spicy tomato sauce Palak Paneer: made from spinach Dal Fry: made with lentils and spices Papad: seasoned flatbread Achar: pickles Salad and Rice Pudding My favorites were the palak paneer, naan, and pakora. Everything was very flavorful and service was excellent! read more

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Food was pretty good. Was not disappointed in any of the dishes I tried. Pretty decently priced and the quality was great.

I have been craving good tasty curry. Finally got to try this place for the first time. And OMG the flavors were unbelievable! We had the Lamb Tikka Masala, garlic cheese nan, and I don't remember the rice name with shrimp. So many flavors. Spice wasn't too much. Combination with Nan and curry was awesome! Going back really soon! read more

Kamana Kitchen - Lamb Tikka Masala, Garlic cheese nan. And Shrimp Biryani - Indian Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

10/29/2021 Kamana Kithcen 1235 Kilauea Ave Ste 180 Hilo, HI 96720 Gotta be the best Indian food in Hilo. My Sister and I went there for lunch, they no longer have the lunch specials so my sister ordered the Tandoori Chicken and I had the Lamb Curry (a favorite) and Naan. The chicken was seasoned nicely and juicy. The Lamb curry was perfectly spiced and delicious. My expectations were met, can't wait till the lunch specials get reinstated. Will repeat. read more

Kamana Kitchen - Tandoori Chicken, Lamb Curry and Naan - Indian Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Normally love the food here but made a pickup order and pulled trash out of my mouth from the chicken tikka masala. Really disappointed! The food was not good tonight. read more

Kamana Kitchen - Piece of trash from the Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Great food, amazing service by the owner. Loved the are and locations. We had good time !