Loved this place! Probably one of our favorite dinners of our trip. The fish was so fresh and…read moreeverything tasted amazing!! Everyone was so kind and welcoming and I loved the outdoor seating. A casual place that is perfect for families or even a date night. We got the karage with teriyaki sauce, tuna crispy rice, otoro nigiri, hanapepe roll and the spicy tuna bomb roll. Literally would have tried everything if I could have.

I love sitting outside and the garden was so adorable. Hamatchi the cat was very friendly and sat…read morewith us before dinner. Drinks came out after the meal came, which was a bit strange- BUT everything tasted so fresh, it was worth it. They had tamari (gluten free soy sauce) already on the table which was really nice. Staff was so kind and friendly, enjoyable experience.

Ramen so good it's a knockout! (Kids fell asleep :)…read more Vinegar eggs an interesting twist

Kimama was situated on the second floor, right above Porky's. The interior was pretty cute with a…read moreJapanese beer house feel to it. You can watch the chefs working on dishes thru the open counter kitchen. Our server was friendly and took our orders right away. However, our food was served in two waves as the ramen was served early, but the rice dishes arrived much later. Our server came to our table to address the wait for the rice dishes so at least they were aware of the problem. The ramen was gourmet and the portions were generous. I ordered a Chashu bowl and it came in a small rice bowl, which was a perfect amount for me as I wasn't very hungry. It was small and mighty with a jam egg, 2 slices of Chashu and a bed of rice. I just wish the meat was tender and rice was less dry. My fiancé ordered the Katsudon and liked it. The servers kept dropping by to check on us so we did feel taken care of. Overall it's a good place for some ramen if you are in the mood.

Food is good The atmosphere is cozy…read more It's a must try when in Kauai. Sometimes a bit crowded but general the wait isn't long

After perusing multiple social media pages this establishment comes highly recommended but to be…read morefrank, the food was bad overall. If you live/have lived in a big city like LA or NY, if you've ever traveled to Asia, if you've ever had a legitimate bowl of ramen/wonton noodles, prepare to be disappointed. We ordered the "Special Saimin" since it came with the most toppings. The noodles were overcooked and soggy. The wontons had thick doughy skin and were also overcooked and ruptured with the gritty ground pork filling spilling out. The roast pork tasted old as if it'd been in the fridge for weeks or frozen/defrosted multiple times. Honestly, the only part I enjoyed were the boiled vegetables and I was not able to finish my food. To summarize, I would not recommend this place. Service was lacking but I didn't mind for this kind of joint. If you must try it for your own curiosity, I'd recommend the regular saimin. Definitely a local fave with lots of native Hawaiians but not sure if that's because food options are limited on the island. This may be my worst meal of the entire trip.

We stopped here after a long day of hiking and adventuring, completely by chance while driving back…read moreto our Airbnb. It ended up being exactly what we needed! I ordered the tantan style ramen with slow braised pork belly (and asked for it spicy), and I was so happy they had chili oil too. The broth was rich and savory, and they were very generous with the pork belly, which was tender and flavorful. The service was warm and friendly from the start, and we genuinely felt welcomed the whole time. It was the perfect kind of place to recharge after a full day outdoors. I would definitely recommend this to anyone craving noodles, or something spicy and comforting after an adventure day. We would absolutely come back! :)

An awesome find that we happened to stop by. Before I get into it let's just say that is was so…read moregood we ate there 2 days in a row. What's the deal? Roast duck just like you had in San Francisco cooked by a chef from China. It was awesome. Kalbi short ribs that were moist mouth watering just like your favorite K-BBQ. The crispy pork belly was another "just like" Chinatown SF. All in all a great find when you're in the mood for really good Chinese specialty food.

It was great to know that there was an elevator to bring us up to the level of the restaurant…read more After a terrible experience at another restaurant, it gave me the idea to call and see if they had an elevator near by. The front desk staff guided me to the elevator. This trip was for my birthday. In every reservation when asked about a special occasion, I put birthday. This was the first restaurant to acknowledge my special day. The check-in staff wished me well as did the server. We had been to several restaurants prior to Eating House that didn't say a word. Kudos to the staff for its kindness. The restaurant is open air and very comfortable. It has a rustic feel. We were seated by the window on a cool, rainy night but were perfectly dry the whole evening. On top of that, our server was very helpful in guiding us to order the right amount of food. He brought us a serving of edamame which is always on the house. The shrimp & pork potstickers were very good. I had the ramen which was tasty, filling and a great choice. Our server was terrific to put the spicy oil on the side which made it easier for me to eat. My husband had the butterfish which is the best I have ever tasted. It is a signature dish and always a pleaser. The only real downside is the limited menu. We were told that because of a staff shortage, it wasn't the typical menu. This was disappointing. But they did have the best of the Roy's dishes. So far, it has been the best experience that we have had in Poipu.

My family and I went here for dinner and the waiter was great! He was very thorough explaining all…read moreof the dishes. Unfortunately, the pastry chef was not there that night but there is a great ice cream shop near by! This restaurant is great for hosting large parties as there were several including our own. I ordered the spicy ramen. I have a lower tolerance for spicy food but thought this was pretty mild. It's a 4/10 on the spice scale. It was so good and the serving size was very large, I would definitely order again!!

This place is truly a gem. Such a variety of options to order from that there's something for…read moreeveryone! The woman at the cash register was so patient and understanding of any question we had. She helped us choose options, and recommended certain entrees based on what we were each craving and enjoy eating. There were many things I wanted to try, but I went ahead and went with the salmon with miso based on her recommendation. It did not disappointment! It was so light, yet extremely flavorful. The salad as well comes with a light and tangy calamansi dressing. There is also ample of seating inside. We went about an hour or so before closing, and the place was packed. I don't know if it's always like this, but people were also showing up 10-15 mins before closing and continue to stagger in. We were able to snag a table while waiting for our food to be ready. I'd definitely come back here again. Mahalo for the kind welcome and I look forward to visiting again.

On our first trip to Kauai, we couldn't resist visiting The Wailua Drive-In after seeing it…read morefeatured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Luckily, it was just a short walk from our hotel, so we decided to give it a try. One thing I quickly learned about Kauai is that many places close early, so I'm glad we made it in time. I ordered the chili pepper chicken and poke plate with mac salad and rice. Let me tell you, the mac salad was the best I had on the island--absolutely delicious! The poke and chili pepper chicken were also fantastic. I always forget how generous the portions are with a plate lunch; my husband and I could have easily shared one. We opted to take our food to go because there was a family inside with two teenage daughters having a bit of a meltdown, making quite a scene. I think one of the owners noticed and felt bad about the noise, so they kindly gave us two free Ube pies for dessert, which were a delightful treat. We enjoyed our meal back at the hotel, sitting by the beach near the pool, and it was perfect. I loved everything about this place and wish I had more time to explore their menu. I'll definitely be back on my next visit to Kauai!

I've gotten hooked on ramen in recent weeks thanks to my girlfriend and the ramen restaurants that…read moreshe knows on Oahu Island. So when I was in Kaua'i recently, I finally decided to give Aloha Ramen inside Kukui Grove Center's food court a try, and the food certainly did not disappoint at all! Service is great, and the portions are wonderful too! I had the Veggie Ramen and Veggie Rolls and they were delicious, nice and hot (of course, had to find ways to cool it down so it could not burn my mouth or tongue so easily!). Aloha Ramen has a wide variety of menu items and dishes at great prices! Nothing too luxurious or fancy, but it's a great value for your money!

Decent ramen in a local mall food court. It was tasty, reasonably priced and quick so no…read morecomplaints here. It's your average run in the mill ramen, nothing that really stood out. Good for quick food court food- more like 3.5 stars . Plenty of tables and seats in a covered pavilion to enjoy our meal. They did have a combo option that came with a mini ramen bowl and some appetizers such as gyoza, mochiko chicken, tempura, etc... the mini ramen wasn't too mini, it was a sufficient size for me and they gave me a lot of noodles so I shared the noodles with the hubs.

Excellent consistent dishes wonderful service and delightful ambiance. Love this place.read more

We had reservations, were seated immediately. The setting is stunningly beautiful (even though low…read morelying misty clouds covered a lot of the mountain) - we were seated under the open air porch. We shared the large green papaya salad - fresh crunchy and delicious - and the chicken satay bowl (roasted Jidori chicken thighs, bok choy, soft egg*, scallions, sweet peppers, chili crisp broccoli and a peanut, coconut, satay sauce) - both were fabulous. We also had the sake flight - unique and fun to try. Highly recommend!

Such a wonderful experience! Before being seated at the bar,…read morethere was a flex area at the top of the stairs. We grabbed drinks and then transitioned inside where there was live music and epic views from every angle. The ambiance rivals the food only in the sense of all stars. It was Mother's Day and there were specials we ordered for entrees. My husband had the Venison and I had the catch of the day. Definitely check this place out. I would make it a point to go every time I visit Kauai

Note: this is just a review of their happy hour menu!…read more We loved this place for happy hour. We came around 4pm (happy hour is 4-5pm), and it wasn't crowded at all and the view was beautiful. We both got mai tai's (tasty! but not as good as the Scotty Brown ones) and my husband got the pork quesadilla, which he liked. We shared the coco loco cocktail, which was also tasty. For happy hour, the prices are great and the view is spectacular! I don't know about their dinner, but definitely recommend the HH for a quite beautiful view and good drinks.

I've been here several times and always had a wonderful experience. This is my first time back…read moresince renovations. Loved it. Food was ono (delicious), service was wonderful, food came out in a timely manner and atmosphere was nice. Restaurant was busy with couples, families and celebrations, really nice to see. No real formal attire is expected. Many dressed up, many very informal, others just wearing their board shorts and t shirt, or had just pau hana or finish work, saw a table of construction workers. Our waitress was Herenui. She was wonderful, easy to wala'au (talk with), knowledgeable, sweet and very attentive.

There was a line outside the door before it opened. Luckily we got there early to line up because…read morewe didn't have a reservation. The restaurant itself is huge and really wonderful sushi that's a pretty big portion. I had the kama which was scrumptious. Service was quick, the place is clean, as are the restrooms.