3.5 Stars. Driving on the east side of Oahu, we stopped by Kaya's Store/Kitchen to get some snacks and drinks. Cute mom and pop store, small intimate place. They also had a window you could order plate lunches from. Unfortunately, we were heading to another place to try, so we did not get anything here. We did get some butter mochi, crackseed, and a drink and went on our way. Next time we visit, we will stop by again. read more

We grabbed this place for breakfast two days in a row!!! I love the ahi plate the most with the fried rice. So delicious and the perfect way to get yourself fueled for a long day of trekking! These guys also know how to sauce omg drooling thinking about it!!! read more

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Delicious food, kind service. We tried the pork and eggs and the furikkake chicken. Both were great. read more

Kaya's Kitchen - Hawaiian Near Me - Hauula, Hawaii

There's a plate lunch plate inside this Mom and Pop store. Prices not bad and food was tasty. Ordered their pan fried ahi and furikake garlic chicken. There's a seating area with tables under a tent next to this place. Great spot to come by when you are in the area. read more

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Definitely a hidden gem on this side of the island. Food is outstanding! I ordered the garlic chicken/Hamburger steak mix, the garlic chicken was very flavorful and topped with furikake for added texture and flavor which combined very well, the hamburger steak was topped with grilled onions and a delicious deep brown gravy, the Mac salad didn't have too much mayo and a side a cucumber namasu complimented the plate perfectly. They don't have a giant menu which I like, because they focus more on the quality of food coming out or the kitchen. With that said, there is a bit of wait when you order so it best to call ahead. The restaurant is located in the back of the small mom and pop store, which also have the best deal in booze on that side of the island. Definitely gonna be my go to spot when I'm here on that side of the island. read more

Fantastic mom & pop shop and diner! The kitchen is located in the back of the store. We ordered the Furikake Garlic Chicken with rice and Mac salad with fresh banana bread. The furikake chicken flavor was amazing! There is plenty of covered seating next to the shop along with parking. Saw lots of locals stopping to get food on their way to work. The lunch items are available in the morning too! Will absolutely visit again! Keep up the great work! read more

Kaya's Kitchen - Furikake Garlic Chicken, rice & Mac salad, fresh banana bread. - Hawaiian Near Me - Hauula, Hawaii

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Looking for good tasting food on your way in or out of the north shore? Stop here. Within this convient store, there is a little window to order food. The lady taking our order was patient and kind. We ordered the pan fried ahi, furikaki garlic chicken, Locomoco omelette and big boy breakfasts. It was delicious. The flavors and taste of the food was satisfying. I got the pan fried ahi with miso sauce. It was really good and paired well with the Mac salad and pickled cucumbers. The ahi was a little dry, but the flavor distracted me from that dryness. The galore furikaki chicken was good too. Simple but so flavorful. The hamburger from the Locomoco omelette needed a little more seasoning and a little more gravy. Other than that, we were pretty satisfied. Highly recommend! read more

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Highly recommend this quaint mom and pop grocery + kitchen! Best mac salad on a the island for SURE!! (and for me, is second in the world only to Aunt Linda's & cousin Merissa's back home!) Plus, what nice Aunties!! Feels so local and Aloha spirit read more

Kaya's Kitchen - Ahi and locals fave furikake chicken with rice and THE BEST MAC SALAD!! Had to get myself a shirt after going back for more mac salad! - Hawaiian Near Me - Hauula, Hawaii

Good Hawaiian food. Our go to place when heading up north. Love that they have specials that change, we enjoy trying new things every time we go. Food is always quick and everyone is super friendly. read more

Kaya's Kitchen - Surf and turf. Guava smoked pork and coconut shrimp - Hawaiian Near Me - Hauula, Hawaii

Great local hole in the wall place. There are picnic tables outside to sit at. Food made to order in back of a market. Friendly staff . Food? I ordered loco moco it was not the best I've had but still good. I would go back and try something different. read more

I ordered the "local surfing turf" which consisted of coconut shrimp, Mac, rice and my personal favorite guava smoked pork. the coconut shrimp is breaded with a sweet coconut sauce. Drizzle which I thought was very unique, but not my favorite shrimp I've had on island. (Still 6/10) Mac was one of the better ones that I had (although I prefer a little more salt). Now the star of the show was definitely the guava smoked pork delicious!! I've never had something like that before, and I could taste the smoked guava in every bite. I only wish the portion had been bigger for $22 read more

Kaya's Kitchen - Hawaiian Near Me - Hauula, Hawaii

A little walk-up breakfast and lunch spot, great value and sizeable portions, tucked away inside a grocery. Very friendly and helpful staff and little to no wait. Loved it and will be back. read more

Kaya's Kitchen - Steak and eggs breakfast with fried onions and rice. - Hawaiian Near Me - Hauula, Hawaii

I can't say enough good things about this hidden little gem of an eatery...I ran down the majority of the menu and there wasn't a single entree that didn't surpass expectations...the smoke meat with veggies was ESPECIALLY DELICIOUS (I'm so glad I took that recommendation) will definitely be making a stop here every time I'm back in Oahu Picture of said smoke meat with veggies (Mac salad didn't make it to the picture but it was also delicious) read more

Kaya's Kitchen - Smoke meat! - Hawaiian Near Me - Hauula, Hawaii

It's a little unassuming window serving up some of the best Hawaiian eats. We got the local surf and turf special and the loco moco. The food was some of the best I've had and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. A must stop if you're on Oahu. Whatever you do, get something with coconut shrimp. The best I've ever had. The staff was fantastic and was extremely friendly! (Also make sure to get some butter mochi!) read more

Kaya's Kitchen - Hawaiian Near Me - Hauula, Hawaii

We got the loco moco and surf and surf on our day in the Northshore (we drove up from Waikiki) and it was soooo good and filling!! Great service from Bev, the store owner, got to chat with her a little about the history of her little family store. Once we got our food we sat outside on benches that were covered by an overhand (which was good because it was a little rainy). Overall a really great experience and a great way to support small family owned Hawaiian businesses!! read more

Kaya's Kitchen - Hawaiian Near Me - Hauula, Hawaii

I had memories here as a child, came to visit again. Loco Moco 6/10 Eggs overcooked, no flavor in gravy. Beef & Eggs 4/10 No flavor, steak so tough I can chew for days Macaroni Salad 7/20 All texture no flavor Could use some dazzle dazzle. Good to stop by and grab a soda. read more

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So glad we stopped for breakfast on our cruise around the island! Local shop, super friendly people, and amazing food. Ahi & eggs with wasabi aioli was read more

Was camping nearby decided to explore the area. Found this gem and to my delight they served breakfast! Ordered the dish with the smokies and eggs. The prices are super reasonable and food was good. They also serve lunch which I'll try to come back for another day because it all looked so ono. It's a convenience store with a kitchen. The kitchen staff is awesome and the place is very clean and organized. They open early which is a plus. read more

The food was absolutely amazing! I asked for the surf and turf and she recommended me the local favorite and that's exactly what I got. I wanted to try some eggs and she was nice and lovely to add it on as well ! All the staff was super lovely! Thank you for making this experience to it all! read more

Kaya's Kitchen - Coconut shrimp with guava pork - Hawaiian Near Me - Hauula, Hawaii

Kaya's is not much as far as store front but a great value with great food. Tucked in the back corner of a market along the Kamehameha Hwy on the left if going towards Laie, Kaya's offers a small menu with a big punch. This was one of those finds that resulted from a search and the reviews were spot on. We ordered a Loco Moco, Hamburger steak and a couple of Butter Mochi and Musubi...for three of us. Anyone that knows Hawaiian food knows this is probably enough to feed six. The food came out quickly and was awesome. We ate and ate and ate off of those plates to where we could hardly walk afterwards. The seating area is outside under a shelter and makes for a nice area to sit and eat. Service was super friendly. Oh, this was out first time trying butter mochi and we are definitely hooked! It sits in a small basket at the register and is about $1.99 per piece (if memory serves me correctly) and worth every penny! read more

The food is to die for and totally worth the drive wherever you're coming from, whether it's town or Wahiawa or Moanalua and anywhere in between. The butter mochi? I'm ruined because I can never have any other butter mochi thanks to Kaya's but everything about the store and kitchen is exactly like that - once you have Kaya's, you can never go back. I brought my Mom to have lunch and the garlic furikake ahi with miso aioli was gone before I could finish my drink! And even my Uncle and Grandma made the trek from Wahiawa because I couldn't stop raving about the butter mochi. But what makes the store amazing, besides the food, is Vern and Bev. You've never met two more down to earth and just genuine, sincere individuals in your life (no offense to my family and friends lol). They put their heart and soul into Kaya's and it shows... every inch of the store and kitchen has a bit of the Hashimoto's etched into the floors, walls, ceiling... when you're there, you don't know if you've fallen in love with the food, the ambiance, or Vern and Bev - but I definitely think it's all three! Thanks for making a 45 minute drive totally worth the effort. I'll recommend Kaya's til the very end and all I'm going to say is - experience it on your own. It's totally worth it! read more

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I almost don't want to give a review because then it will get flooded with too many people. Best surf n turf plate on island. I've been to almost every place on island and this is the best. If it wasn't a 45 minute drive every day I would go daily. I don't get skimped on any toppings like onion or Garlic . Steak cooked perfectly Shrimp cooked perfect and had flavor on inside and out that I almost ate the shell because it tasted that good. 5/5 would recommend read more

Kaya's Kitchen - Surf n Turf plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Hauula, Hawaii

Cute little restaurant found in a supermarket. The food here is actually really good, but it's super heavy too. I came here after going to Kualoa Ranch for lunch. Be prepared to wait a while for the food; I think it's because they make everything fresh and not in batches. Furikake garlic chicken - 8/10 I got it with the brown fried rice. It tastes like a home meal, kinda like a terriyaki chicken stir fry with fried rice. (The fried rice contains sausage and spam; so if you're vegetarian, please beware). Ahi Omelet - 6/10 I don't think the ahi was the best. We replaced the wasabi aioli with the chili aioli which was a good choice. read more

Kaya's Kitchen - Furikake garlic chicken - Hawaiian Near Me - Hauula, Hawaii

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Delicious!! The food was yummy and the Mac was soooo good. The locals know what's up ! Pickled cucumbers were a nice and refreshing touch. I ate my boyfriends cucumbers :p bc it was so flavorful read more

Kaya's Kitchen - Surf n turf and chicken with furikake and the Mac! The Mac!! - Hawaiian Near Me - Hauula, Hawaii

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Holy Cow!!! That was maybe the best food I have ever had. No Joke!!! The Local surf and turf was exceptional. The pork was cooked to perfection with a great guava smoke taste. Great service and attitude. Such a great vibe Mom and Pop shop. Highly Recommend. read more

Located in Kaya's store is a little kitchen that sells local favorites and other dishes. Their menu is pretty small but there is enough to choose what you're craving. They also sell breakfast. We decided to stop here and try out their food. We were a bit confused because yelp took us to the store and once entering you can see the kitchen on the right. We ordered the chop steak and the furikake garlic chicken. Once we ordered you pay at the front in the middle of the store. We waited outside where there are benches to sit while you wait for your food. It didn't take to long before the food was delivered to us and we ate under the tarps by Aloha Shrimp. The food looked amazing. We opt for fried rice for both plates since many other yelpers like their fried rice and we were glad we chose it. It was really good. The chicken with the combination of furikake and garlicky flavor was so good it made me wanting more. The chop steak was okay. They do season the steak and vegetables and it is noticeable but not bad. The fried rice goes well with it. Everything was fresh hot, size was good for the price and the quality of the food was very good. Obviously a gem since it's not really noticeable. I would totally recommend their food. Living across the island it's not everyday we can stop by here but when we get the chance to we sure will again. I seen many reviews of the garlic shrimp so that would be good to get especially for those going ATI read more

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We had two moco loco plates and some of the butter mochi and they sure were delicious . The lady cooking and who took our order was extremely kind and patient which made up for the lady taking the money. She was pretty grouchy and rude. Over all it's was ok. Food was great so was the cook but bad customer service by the cashier is hard for me to "get over." read more

Kaya's Kitchen - Loco moco - Hawaiian Near Me - Hauula, Hawaii

This is a great local restaurant. The staff were great, and the food was incredible. If I'm back in Hawaii this will be a must stop for food. read more

Kaya's Kitchen - Surf and Turf, spicy shrimp - Hawaiian Near Me - Hauula, Hawaii

Shhhhh...it's a secret spot that serves grandma's home style cooking. Not fast food. So good you gotta try.

The service here is amazing! We love supporting mom and pop shops. Everyone was very sweet to me and my kids. The food is hot and very fresh! The BEST pork and coconut shrimp I've ever had! read more

Kaya's Kitchen - Local surf and turf plate with guava smoked pork and coconut shrimp - Hawaiian Near Me - Hauula, Hawaii

Stopped by Kaya Kitchen on the way to Toa Luau for some local eats. Employees were friendly and food was delicious. Ordered the coconut shrimp, eggs n bacon, furikaki chicken, steak n eggs. Good portions so fed the chickens the leftover plain rice. Wonderful experience being able to dine outdoors and enjoy the weather. read more

Kaya's Kitchen - Hawaiian Near Me - Hauula, Hawaii

Wonderful breakfast at Kaya's Kitchen! We got the Ahi Tuna & Eggs as well as the BBQ Pork & Coconut Shrimp for breakfast and oh my gosh we would hands down get both again any time of the day. So impressed, delicious and will definitely be coming back tomorrow! read more

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Very nice staff lots of variety of needs especially for camping or beach days and they even have a little kitchen with all kinds of homemade grinds read more

Ordered food from here and it was horrible. The service was incredible, they are very nice people but the food was bad, my family and I got sick. Just posting this review to be honest and try to look out for any future customers. read more

We had the guava smoked pork and ahi on their recommendation and it was super delicious. It was enough for the two of us for lunch.

Great plate lunches and friendly people. The wait for food is toxic exploring the market this restaurant was within. I say toxic in a good way as I end up buying a bunch of snacks and musubis I didn't plan on buying Will come again if I'm near by on that part of the island! read more

Cute roadside market with a kitchen with delicious food! You can pick up a bottle of wine or beer to go with your food! Don't forget to grab some cookies or banana bread at the counter before leaving! read more

kayas is a mom and pop shop that has been around since I was a kid . We always stop at Kayas if we're down at the beach and want some ono grindz , my other half and I love kayas so much so it was sad to learn today that aunty is no longer running the kitchen and that it is now being ran by new people. To our surprise we found out that there are also beepers now that let you know when your food is ready ( i did not like that) i get it makes servicing easier but it gives such a townie modern vibe and not a nostalgic mom and pop feeling . Also, the service was terrible, when we go aunty always greets her customers this new podagee looking lady didn't even say hello, or thank you as we finished giving our order just so rude as if she didn't care to be there. So many changes with the food too, the ahi omelette had so little fish , usually every bite has fish. The mac salad , don't even get me started on that. There's tuna in it now.... I also ordered the garlic shrimp and it's usually buttery and savory like the first pic below this time (second pic) it was straight up garlic salt and a dump load of parsley wasn't even made with butter just smothered in oil... even the namasu was bleh. Just overall sad and disappointed. I guess when there's new people filling in for years of experience you can't expect the same love when it comes to the food. We love our mom and pop shops and it's never easy seeing changes with food you once loved and was made with love . I hope the new people will care more in the future and not change the old recipes . I am going to miss your cooking aunty Bev! read more

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Took a drive out to Punaluu specifically to try this plate lunch shop. The sign at the entrance says "Celebrating 75 Years". The store is a blue wooden building adjacent to Kamehameha Highway. Parking is on a gravel lot to the right side of building which is shared with the Shrimp Shack lunch wagon next door. Upon entering the store you are reminded of other mom and pop stores in Hilo, Kapaa or Makawao. The store is small but clean, well-organized and the workers are super friendly! You order your food in the back right corner of the store and pay at the cashier counter in the middle of the store. We ordered the furikake garlic chicken, roast pork, NY steak and miso garlic chicken. We also picked up a couple of the butter Mochi which is near the cashier. Needed to pick up hand wipes, so I grabbed the last box of Wet Ones on the shelf. The lady at the takeout counter told us that we can wait outside on the benches and that she'd bring our order to us when it was ready. While we waited, we checked out the Thai and Vietnamese food trucks on the left side of the store. There is also a shave ice shop to right of the store and the shrimp truck in the gravel parking lot (on the right side of store). Lots of options for lunch. Our food was brought to us and we hopped in our car and took it to the beach park nearby. The food was fresh and tasty. My favorites were the roast pork and the NY steak. I didn't look at the photo well, so I was expecting the furikake garlic chicken to be karaage-style (deep fried). It was stir fried with garlic and onions, still tasty and much healthier than the deep fried version. Ha ha. We enjoyed our lunch from Kaya's and you can't beat the picnic location right on the beach (a minute's drive away) with the sun shining down and fresh smell of salt air in the wind. Will have to come back and bring visiting relatives from the mainland. read more

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Absolutely incredible island experience!! Very friendly, very sweet ladies helped navigate the menu and made tremendous recommendations! Every dish was made with love and seemed as if they feed the same meals to their families. Got and fresh meals prepared exactly as described! Beautifully created island dishes of fish, shrimp and their amazing guava smoked pork! A MUST stop if you're in the North Shore area! 100/10 would recommend! read more

Kaya's Kitchen - Surf and surf with garlic shrimp and grilled Ono. EXCELLENT! - Hawaiian Near Me - Hauula, Hawaii