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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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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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

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

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

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

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

Best Indian food I have eaten in Hawaii. Huge portions, wide range of rich flavors, and it came out fast! read more

Kamana Kitchen - Indian Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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

During Covid they stopped serving the reasonably priced, wonderful lunch specials where you got main and several sides. Unfortunately they haven't brought it back so it stopped being my go-to lunch stop. But it was still my 'special' place. My birthday was this week and there was no question about what I wanted. We got the vegetable samosas, chicken tikka masala (medium heat), vegetable biryani (medium heat) & naan. Nothing tasted like it used to and not in a good way. The samosa dough was different, it really soaked up the oil. Which wouldn't be a big thing if the filling was still as good. Unfortunately the filling had changed too, it had virtually no flavor. It was basically some bland mashed potato in an oily dough. The mint cilantro chutney for dipping was either WAY old or, most likely, from a jar. It was oxidized brown and didn't taste like mint or cilantro. I know chicken tikka isn't necessarily heavy on the spices but any hint of them were covered by heat. Same with the biryani, good amount of heat and sadly lacking spice. We didn't have to pick out a single cardamom pod, clove or bit of cinnamon stick. Honestly, everything lacked of flavor. The thing I love most about Indian food is the spices and they weren't found in anything. Hate to say it but after this meal Kamana Kitchen is no longer my go-to for a 'special' meal. 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

We ordered a lot from Kamana while staying at both Kona and Hilo. Their Channa masala is very delicious! Prompt service and the Kona restaurant is located almost on top of the beach making for an amazing dining atmosphere. Highly recommend for tasty Indian food! read more

aloo paratha was very good with our chicken tandoori. the BBQ mix was ordered with medium spice and it was NOTICEABLY spicy. I got my chicken tandoori with lowest level of spice and it was LOVELY. the mango chutney on top was WINNAZ. The service was EXCELLENT. the serving size / portions were generous. We absolutely will go again. read more

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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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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Wonderful food. Large portions, reasonable priced. A delicious menu. I've eaten here many times and always had a great meal.

Food was bland. No rich taste to anything. Bathrooms dirty. Chicken Tika masala tasted of ketchup. Bad cook tonight. Hard to think of returning. 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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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

We love the food here at Kamana. The service are always great. Chakra was our usual server but this time is Matirika and they are amazing server and very polite. The ambiance is okey. It needs TLC read more

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(1st Time Experience) CHECK-IN: Came as a party of 2 on a Sunday evening. Workers are very nice. Although, check-in was very confusing. What looked like a set up at the entrance of the restaurant was empty but was able to wave a worker over to help. ...Food came out in a timely manner. FOOD: Chicken Tikka Masala: 8/10 - chicken was overcooked to my liking. But the sauce was goooood!! Meat Samosa: 7/10 - nothing special, still very tasty as an appetizer Cheese Naan: 8.5/10 - can never go wrong with a good garlic naan This location off ali'i dr. has a great view off a balcony (see pics) is a small restaurant with mostly ALL outdoor seating. Great to watch the waves while you enjoy good food. read more

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Great food and friendly staff. The waitress touched our food with her hands which was a little weird. Other than that very good.

So delicious! So much flavor! Had this delivered to me hot and ready to devour. I would put this at the top of my list. read more

Kamana Kitchen - Enjoyed This meal for my Lunch today! So much flavor! - Indian Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Amazing Indian food. This is my sister's favorite Indian spot and she's even been to India! The Briyani rice dish was the best. But the curry and chicken masala were really good too. I just couldn't stop eating the briyani rice! They also serve it with a yogurt which was to die for! Highly recommend and the staff is so friendly too. read more

We came here looking to eat some good food while we were in Hilo. My boyfriend is a picky eater and he loved the food and stated it was the best Indian food he ate. We loved it so much we came back to eat here again before we left Hilo. The service was good and the ambiance was relaxing. read more