everything killer so good, I need 85 characters for a review on yelp but all I need to say is the food and service is epic

SO ONO!! Everything we had 100/10. Service was excellent wait time for food was not long at all. EVERYTHING was EXCELLENT!! Very relaxing and welcoming place. We had the Macnut crusted fresh catch, bacon avocado toast and berry waffles. Everything was fresh and tasted so ono! They we're also very accommodating. We asked for waffles past the cut off time and they we're still willing to make it. The Macnut crusted fresh catch is a MUST TRY! read more

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I stopped by here yesterday afternoon with my father for lunch. We had been on Kailua Beach that morning and when it was time for lunch I fired up Yelp. After looking through a couple of places I ultimately found Lilikoi Kitchen. This restaurant sits in a strip mall in Kailua and the inside can seat around 30 people. At the back of the restaurant is where you order and they have a touchscreen where you can do it without interacting with anyone. For lunch on this day I ultimately went with the Lilikoi chicken farm salad while my dad went with the LK's fish sandwich. The menu described my meal as mixed greens, tomato, cucumbers, shaved carrots, house torn croutons, lilikoi vinaigrette, and griddled chicken, and my dad's as sriracha aioli, pickled cucumber, American cheese, spring mix, and a brioche roll. While I normally don't order a salad out, I am glad that I did here. My chicken ended up being cooked nicely and I liked the flavor of the spices on it. All of the vegetables felt fresh and I appreciated having something healthy and green, which I often find difficult to get in Hawaii. The croutons added a nice texture to the salad and I absolutely loved the dressing. It was creamy with a good lilikoi flavor without being overly punchy or sweet. If I had one complaint it would be that I wish my salad had been dressed with more of it. My father also enjoyed his fish sandwich and liked the greens that came on his plate as well. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. Both my dad and I enjoyed our meals and I like that it was filling but still felt healthy. read more

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Late lunch in Kailua, O'ahu, Hawai'i... Lilikoi Kitchen was bookmarked so long ago that I don't remember how I heard about this cafe! Townies (Honolulu residents) usually dislike driving over the Pali, so I asked my friend, Donna, to go with me. She's so amicable! =) Thanks, Donna! Outside, there's free, shared parking next to Jamba Juice. Inside, it's cozy and quaint! Customers can order at the counter, order via QR code at the table, or order at the kiosk. I ordered Garlic Shrimp Plate that included rice, macaroni salad, and green salad. The garlic shrimp had an unusual breading that seemed starchy or undercooked - but I ate them all becausethe shrimp (unshelled) were plump and fresh. I liked the green salad a lot! It had a tangy lilikoi dressing! I was so full from the Garlic parmesan fries (really good) that I took the rice and macaroni salad home. Donna shared the Duck Fat fried rice - very rich and tasty! Thank you! When I return, I would order something else on the menu! Service was helpful and polite! read more

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I had been to this restaurant once before when they first opened, but didn't get a chance to write a review. I happened to be in the Kailua area again and decided to stop by for breakfast. They're located in a small shopping center across from the Kailua post office and next door to Teddy's Burgers & Tori Richard. Free parking is available in the shared lot, although somewhat limited. The hours on their door say they open at 9am. I waited outside for 5-10 min past 9am (in the cold windy & rainy weather), and finally they opened. Basically you order at the counter and they bring your food to you, although you can also order via kiosk, online or QR code. I was craving mac nut pancakes, so I ordered their LK Signature Pancake Plate for $18.99. It also comes with eggs & protein. I requested my eggs sunny and asked if they had Portuguese sausage. The employee at the counter said yes, so I ordered that as my protein. When the employee brought my food to me, I noticed that the sausage was a breakfast sausage patty and not Portuguese sausage. When I pointed that out to her, she said, "no, this is Portuguese sausage". I took a bite and it was definitely not Portuguese sausage. Regarding the pancakes, it was a generous portion but they were too doughy and dense, as opposed to fluffy and light. The mac nut sauce was good though. read more

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Delicious food. Especially loved the Shrimp sandwich! Great service- order online with QR code . Small place with local vibe. Delish!!

This little kitchen packed in some delicious flavor. This location was poppin at lunch time. We ordered at the table with the QR code. The serving sizes were very large! You will not leave here hungry ! The turkey BLTA pannani was a great combination of flavors . The side salad had a light fruity dressing. The fries were super crispy - cooked to perfection. Everything was great. It took a little bit for the food to come out probably 15-20 min but the place was packed when we got there. read more

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food was amazing & great customer service! All the workers are super sweet & we absolutely loved the Bacon BBQ Kaliua Pork Panini with a side of garlic fries. Everything was flavorful 10/10 :) can't wait to be back! read more

Lilikoi Kitchen - Bacon BBQ Kaliua Pork Panini with side of Garlic Fries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

VERY IMPRESSED! Came to Lilikoi Kitchen expecting a simple meal, but what we got was a flavor experience. The eatery is unassuming; simple and casual. You can order at the counter, via QR code at your table (Toast app) or via a touch screen. We ordered the wagyu pastrami melt and the shrimp curry. Both were enormous! The sandwich came in two giant halves paired with half a plate of mixed greens drizzled with a lilikoi dressing so good I could drink it. The shrimp curry plate came with lots of shrimp, rice and a very well-made mac salad. As someone who can eat a lot, I'm always a bit surprised when I need a box to take food home. Of course, the most important aspect of a restaurant is how good the food is. Both dishes were made with care and tasted great. Service was friendly as well. Only downside is there's no restroom in the restaurant (my hands were not the most pristine after that delicious pastrami melt). Overall, Lilikoi Kitchen is great, and I would return without question. read more

Lilikoi Kitchen - Wagyu pastrami melt and shrimp curry - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Been here a few times... Chill local spot. Good selection of sandwiches, etc. Self order process works great. Service is ok. That lilikoi dressing is very good goes well with anything! We've had a few of their sandwiches and some quesadillas - all we're good. Acai bowls are pretty good as well. We sometimes get it for dessert. The ice cream mixed in is a nice touch. read more

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Love love love Lilikoi Kitchen, from day one at their previous location too. The food, just keeps getting better and better! At this location on Kailua Road, there's much more seating available inside, with both bench and chair seating. It's self-ordering, in that you walk up to the front counter to place your order, get a ticket number and the server brings it out to you. Or you can sit at a table, use the QR code to order, and they'll bring the food out to you as well. If you're having difficulty with either, a server would also gladly help answer any questions or ring you up on their end. Just have a little patience as it seems there's only 1-2 people out front with the remainder staff members cranking out the food in the back. Comfort food at its finest. The garlic shrimp plate that I ordered was very filling with creamy, buttery, garlic shrimp on top a bed of rice, next to a big serving of mac salad with a side salad topped with their signature lilikoi dressing. A little messy when peeling off the shrimp shells, but the trick is to use one hand to do that, and your fork as a tool with the other, so that you're not getting both of your hands dirty, unless you like that kind of thing, then go for it! All in all, there's parking located directly in front of their shop, but also along the side by Down to Earth if you don't mind walking a little further. Will definitely be back to try other items on the menu! read more

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The staff was so welcoming and friendly! The food was fresh and a good amount! I will come back again just because of the great customer service! read more

Great place for breakfast, served until noon. Ordered the Belgian Waffle Plate, which comes with eggs and a choice of protein. After several bites of the lilikoi butter/macnut waffles, scrambled eggs and sausage, I was already full. Happy to have enough leftover for tomorrow! Friendly service - order online, via QR code inside or at counter. My kids are excited to try when they come for a visit. read more

Six of us needed a spot to have lunch after Bud's last game of the season. Serendipitous find a few doors down from Kailua Starbucks. We saved two tables and just the right timing two tables against the wall opened up so I asked a worker if she could clear it for us. She said it'll take 10 minutes cuz we are slammed. Thankfully the tables were cleared in time for everyone to arrive. One nice lady put her bag on the table so hubs wouldn't have to watch both. My college Wakabakai sister and I spotted each other as she and her daughter were leaving. Great fast hello. The two servers were fast, courteous and as there is a QR code to order on the table the kiddies' mom took our orders, sent it in and paid for Fathers Day lunch. The portions were more than generous. The salads were HUGE, fresh and enjoyed. The kids shared a quesadilla and order of fries. Hubs had a sandwich, I had big time LARGE garlic shrimp over a bed of rice with Mac salad and a colorful salad. The mango lemonade was tall and lasted me to the next game in Manoa. Restaurant seems kind of small but is big on service, food and good flavors. In Kailua? Give them a try. You won't regret it. I like that we were checked on. See the very personable server in one of my photos below. read more

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Ummmm so after the photoshoot in marsh trail. We looked for a dog friendly restaurant and stumbled upon this spot. Easy to order QR code on table and lovely customer service. Very accommodating and the vibe is so soulful JUST LIKE THEIR FOOD. I ordered the duck fat fried rice loco moco. MAYJAH They dropped off the baled blue berry toast and i wondered "umm where is my syrup" Then decided to take a bit and DAYUMMM no need cause it was MELT IN YO MOUTH kine ting. Cant wait to come back and try out other more of the menu. Mango lilikoi drink is a must. read more

Lilikoi Kitchen - Duck Fat Fried Rice Loco Moco is sooooo good, alot of rice hiding under burger and eggs. FULL-FILLING - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

The food choices and flavor are amazing!! This place is located in the Kailua shopping area, near SoHa living. They have free parking right in front and I highly recommend reservations during weekday lunch times. Portion sizes are big and I believe they are meant for sharing. We got the Chinese chicken salad, loco moco fried rice, and shrimp curry. The salad and loco moco were great! The curry was spicy. The downside to the curry is that there was very little soup. Most of it were large chunks of the vegetables. Still, great place to go with friends or co-workers. read more

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Lilikoi Kitchen Hits with Big Flavor and Heart Lilikoi Kitchen was recommended by a colleague, so I stopped by for lunch. I was super impressed by the homestyle cooking and deep flavor profiles. It felt like eating at grandma's house. You order first, then seat yourself. Courteous service with homey vibes. I got the Rosemary Thyme Braised Beef with mashed potatoes, and my colleague had the Bacon Mushroom Herbed Chicken. Let me tell you, both dishes blew me away with the richness and amazing flavors. I must go back. Comfort food done right, with flavor that makes you want to tell everyone you know, or maybe keep it to yourself. read more

Five words....Mac nut crusted fresh catch. All the beautiful sounds in the world in a single meal. Macnutcrustedfresh catch! Say it loud and there's music playing-- Say it soft and it's almost like praying-- Mac nut crusted fresh catch of the dayyyyyy. I'll never stop saying... Mac nut crusted fresh catch of the day. Of course, that is stolen from West side story in a scene where one of the protagonists (Tony) is falling in love with Maria, and he can't stop saying her name. I use it to describe my gastronomic feelings for LILIKOI KITCHEN--and all, from the first bite that I I took... (dramatic pause as I pause and smile because I am thinking of it) ...of their crusted fish of the day. (*Mahi mahi was the fish yesterday, and it was sooooo good! I just reheated what was left of it from last night, and am having it for breakfast ...and, while I type, am enjoying it immensely. *Portion sizes are pretty huge). I think that this dish has now moved to the top of leader's board for my, " Most enjoyable 'dinner-out meal' that I have had on this 2-month long visit to Hawaii" list. It was really that good! It's rare that when I try something for the first time, that I stop mid-chew and literally think to myself, "OH MY GOODNESS! This is soooo good!" Such was the case yesterday, when I sat on the couch, opened my to-go box, and raised the first fork-ful of flavor to my mouth. The combination of the of creamy lemon and garlic sauce dancing with the subtle char of the crusted macadamia nuts and the perfectly seasoned and cooked fish on a bed of mashed potatoes was a show-stopper! In addition the this Food of the Gods concoction, the personalities of the staff working there last night was a wonderful blend of professionalism, friendliness, and charm. But, even if they were rude and curt and unpleasant, I would still give the place a 5 star rating. That single encrusted fish dish that I was blessed to enjoy was seriously, that good! *I haven't even mentioned the salad dressing that goes on the side-salad that accompanied the fish dish. My wife gives me the most disgusted and sour looks when I use my fingers to spoon out or lick-up the final precious drops of icing or sauces, but I found myself doing this exact move yesterday to fish-out the final drops of their salad dressing. It is fresh and light and has a hint of the establishment's namesake (lilikoi) You have to try it. Yum. I plan to go back and sample more of what they offer, but this Mac Crusted Fresh Catch is gonna be hard to beat. read more

It was so nice, I went twice. I went with my aunty on Thursday. She ordered the duck fat fried rice loco moco and I ordered the turkey BLTA with parmesan garlic fries. My garlic fries came with a garlic aioli sauce, it was so good I was ready to bathe in it. My turkey BLTA really hit the spot too. Full of flavor and just right amount of sauce and crispy. I couldn't stop eating it but I was so full. The portions are very generous. My aunty loved the moco, so we had to order one to go for my husband. That day, we were greeted and helped by Laura. She was very friendly and welcoming. It felt like we were a guest at someone's home. Ambiance is simple, clean, cozy and comfortable. I had such a great experience, I went again today and took my family. We welcomed by the owner and chef herself, Chef Bianca! This time I had the Miss Patty with the same parmesan garlic fries. It was so delicious, again I couldn't stop eating it. My husband had the chopped cheese melt, he was so impressed. My sister had the pastrami melt, also so good and the sauce . They don't have a Keiki menu, but Chef Bianca helped to accommodate a meal the perfect size for our girls. My oldest daughter had a perfectly grilled cheese and tater tots, while my youngest had a side serving of kalua pig (she has CP and we always bring a side of steamed uala for her meals). Chef Bianca, mentioned the kalua pig might be dry because it's meant for sandwiches. But it was not dry at all, but so juicy. Needless to say, we are all hooked and are planning our next trip back ASAP! We need to save some room for dessert and order a Kona pie. We saw someone else ordered it, and I was swooning. read more

We went to Lilikoi's new location while visiting and I can't recommend this place enough! They had fantastic customer service (which hasn't been the norm on our trip) and even better food. We had a big party with kids and they over delivered--by far our favorite restaurant experience on this trip! Go here to enjoy casual dining with a quality experience and quality food. P.s. The lilikoi gold dressing is all it's hyped up to be (; read more

New location for this little gem. Fast casual, order at the counter by staff or put your order in on the counter monitor. You meal is brought to the table. The little dining area is spotless clean, a little stark and slightly awkward. The food was as beautiful as it was delicious. The pastrami Ruben, not billed as Waygu as per other reviews was still wonderful. The Ruben was served with a little salad that was absolutely fresh and impeccably dressed. I added French fries to my sandwich and got a nice size portion. My dining partner had the Asian Chicken Salad and it was huge and gorgeous! Looking forward to coming back again. Despite the less than luxurious dining, it would be a shame to get these beautifully plated dishes "to go." Beautiful food like this should be enjoyed on a proper plate. read more

Lilikoi Kitchen - Pastrami Melt with addition of fries. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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Got there for lunch. Was initially disappointed for a few reasons: the breakfast menu stops at 12 (so no duck fat loco moco, which was the thing that I wanted most) and the pastrami no longer listed wagyu (so I didn't want to try that either) Ended up having the farm salad with lilikoi dressing. The lilikoi dressing was good! Probably the highlight of the experience here. My dining companions had the turkey BLT with cheese. I really think the cheese sort of made the sandwich not great: it had congealed almost as though it was meant to be melted, but wasn't quite. To me, the cheese needs to be either cold or melted: probably not the stage in between. We also had the Monte Cristo, which was fine but was far from a Monte Cristo: it wasn't deep fried, nor did it have powdered sugar. That might have been for the best, but it also just was different than the menu indicated. Honestly, I'd say just get the lilikoi dressing and take it home. The rest of the meal... meh. Service and ambiance were fine, but nothing all that special here. Maybe breakfast is a lot better. read more

Perfect place to stop for some amazing eats! It was our first time and they got great reviews on Yelp and those reviews were spot on! Ordered the Duck Fat Fried Rice Loco Moco and the Wagyu Pastrami Sandwich. Both were fantastic! Highly recommend this place! read more

Lilikoi Kitchen - Duck Fat Fried Rice Loco Moco & Wagyu Pastrami Sandwich w/fresh salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Lilikoi Kitchen is fairly new, or at least the location they are at is. They're located in the heart of Kailua Town right next to Mahina, across from Tokyo Central. I came with a handful of friends for brunch. The restaurant is on the smaller side with roughly 10 tables that sit 2-4 people each. You can order via QR code or at the counter. You are also free to sit wherever you want. The cashier also is your server. If ordering using the QR code, it is set tabs by table. When looking at the menu there were a ton of items that had "coming soon" next to them but in the app, they were available. So make sure to ask! Unfortunately they were out of acai so no acai bowls for us. We had the Duck Fat fried rice loco moco, blueberry French toast, BLTA, a breakfast sandwhich (big boy Sammie or something) and the Wagyu Pastrami panini. The sandwhich portions were fairly sized, as well as the loco moco. I wish the French toast had more pieces, I feel like for the price, considering it's the main part of the dish, should be featured more. Though, the French toast did come with bacon and eggs. The eggs were actually some of the best scrambled eggs I've tasted! The server was honestly very slow to refill our waters but that could be because she is just getting used to the job. There wasn't many people inside either. After eating we were visited by maybe the manager or someone who was over seeing the restaurant. She was so kind and friendly and for the 3 minute interaction we had with her, she makes me want to go back. She explained that the chef, chef Bianca, who owns the place, wants the restaurant to be somewhere you and your friends can get a good bite, and to eat and talk stories with good vibes. She was so nice! Thanks for having us! read more

Super nice people working at this restaurant. Our food was so good. Had the Bacon avocado toast and it was fantastic. Great touch with a sprinkle of chili oil on top really made this stand out from other avocado toasts I've had before. I had the Crispy Shrimp and greens sandwich and really had just the right amount of crunch to the shrimp. So glad we found and tried this place. Next time I get back to Kailua I'll definitely come again. read more

Lilikoi Kitchen - Crispy Shrimp & Greens Sandwich So flipping good - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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Our food tasted great and the portions were generous. The restaurant atmosphere is very nice. We scanned the QR code at our table to access the menu, order online and pay our food in advance, I like that setup. The service however needed improvement. When we arrived at the restaurant it wasn't crowded. Two tables were finishing up their food and would leave soon. That left only us and another table who already placed their orders. The problem we experienced was that the server gave us the other table's orders. We hadn't even finished ordering our food on the app. The other table acknowledged the orders given to us to be theirs, and I felt embarrassed for them. We were both gracious towards the server and he was very apologetic. As for our own orders it took a while for us to get our food. My food came out first, and my brother and sister in laws food came out about 10 minutes later. We had to ask for our drinks again and our fries came out 5 minutes after my family's food. There were only two people working in the restaurant, the server and the cook. The cook also served and in spite of the slow service they did their best to take care of us. I would recommend Lilikoi Kitchen if you plan to takeout. If you plan to dine in you'll need to exercise patience and empathy. read more

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We were on a scenic drive from Waikiki to Makapuu lighthouse to Kailua and discovered Lilikoi Kitchen through their great reviews. We ordered a delicious Reuben sandwich and a miso shrimp salad that was so fresh and had a wonderful dressing. The service was friendly and attentive. We are so happy we found another great restaurant in Kailua. read more

New location! 539 Kailua Road, just a few doors down from the Starbucks. Party of 4, Saturday lunch Bacon BBQ Kailua pork panini Miss Patty Melt Caprese panini Garlic fries All the sandwiches came with a small salad with delicious homemade lilikoi dressing! Fries are crispy and fantastic, could eat a pound of it. Great service, fun atmosphere! read more

Convenient location in Kailua Town near Teddy's Burgers, Lilikoi has a nice bunch of staff and some interesting local spins on classic breakfast favorites. My friend and I both had the Belgian waffle which came with our choice of breakfast meat and eggs. The scrambled eggs were fluffy without being airy and therefore, insubstantial; bacon was thin and perfectly crisp. My friend liked her veggie sausages option. For both of us, the waffle was a flop--it was just too tough! Don't know what flour was used but the texture does not work. Still, I feel the restaurant is worth another try because of the low-key ambiance and because the items that were good, were very good! read more

Lilikoi Kitchen - Belgian waffle with scrambled eggs and bacon. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

New cafe in Kailua! Tasty sandwiches, açaí bowls and friendly service! It's right where Maui Tacos used to be so tons of parking and indoor seating :) The Kailua pork and bacon sandwich is killer. Regular fries are super crispy. The sandwiches come with a salad and the fries are extra - but the lilikoi dressing is really good homemade dressing. They sell the lilikoi dressing for $8-$9 for a 8oz bottle but it's totally worth picking up. So glad they sell it. They also make they really good açaí bowls. The macadamia is good, the lilikoi one is better I think. There are also lilikoi lemonade drinks and those are pretty strong and taste like a tropical drink. Could split one and be really happy :) read more

Lilikoi Kitchen - They sell the lilikoi dressing! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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A sweet little cafe next to the Starbucks in Kailua. It's my 2nd time here, and the first for the hubby. The sweetest lady to go along with it, giving instructions on how to order and then serving our food! Excellent quality of food packed with lots of flavor. I ordered the lemongrass shrimp curry, served with rice, potato Mac salad and a green salad. Very fragrant curry...could use a bit more gravy to cover the amount of rice and I would bump up the shrimp size to 16/20 for more of an impact of "shrimp" in the dishes title. But yummy all the same. My hubby had the Wagyu pastrami melt served with Parmesan fries. Delish with provolone and lemon garlic aioli. We shared the shrimp fajita quesadilla, kinda like an appetizer, so good... really nice clean flavors. We also got a side of duck fried rice, it was good. The hubby also ordered the farmers acai bowl, was really good. I was sad they didn't have their chicken and dumpling soup...but we'll just have to come back. They also look to have a lot of breakfast offerings that look good...again, we'll be back. Happy tummies!! read more

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My first coffee in Hawaii - just a simple drip, but it was solid! The place is fairly low-key in a strip-mall looking area with a modern-yet-simple interior. Fairly pricey for my liking. read more

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Yum! Super friendly fast casual restaurant serving up superb local fare in Kailua. We got there for an early lunch and split a couple of sandwiches. The fried shrimp sando on a brioche bun is expertly crafted but the Cuban panini stole the show! We split a cup of the chicken and dumplings soup which..may have been a tad too salty but comforting and delicious. Great spot...we can't wait to go back for breakfast. read more

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The lilikoi pancakes and Cobb salad were so delicious! You can tell the ingredients are quality and it was made with Aloha! I live here and will be back! Best pancakes in Kailua Town! Salad was spot on and more than we expected. Pls. Be kind to the people here, they give excellent service. Served with Aloha read more

Lilikoi Kitchen - Lilikoi Specialty Onolicious Pancakes! And Delicious Fresh Cobb Salad! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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Excellent food, fantastic taste, fresh tasting, friendly and nice service, and a clean restaurant. Top notch, highly recommend if you are in Kailua. read more

I have enjoyed everything I've ordered (at separate occasions) every time. The flavor of the food tastes incredibly good and is such a comfort, the portion sizes are beyond, and the lemonades hit the right spot! I've eaten inside, it's nice and relaxing (after a long day at work). Just a calm area to enjoy my meal. The last time I was there, I believe I met the owner - she's a freaking gem! I adored her personality and just how kind she was when we talked and how helpful she was as well. Strongly recommend this place to my own friends and family. read more

Delicious food and lovely service workers. Had such a great breakfast. Tables were nice and spacious and served was very kind.

Food was ok. Fish Sand w salad was good - asked for slice of tomato and extra sauce - was told no. 6 oz lemonade for $7 was surprising (no refill) and while good - it was really sweet. Asked for water 3x before I got it. Server was neutral - was actually rude to the customer next to me. Mac/Potato salad - meh. Not worth ordering. I am unlikely to return based on service, being asked to tip before I even got service - and so so food. Side Salad was the best thing. read more

We went to Lilikoi kitchen tonight. They do offer seating inside but we wanted a take out. No calling ahead for pick up tho. I wanted to go there to try a new place and it's so cold I thought the Chicken and dumpling soup sounded great! What I got wasn't a soup. It tasted good but I would use this in tacos or burritos. There was no soup at all. My dish included a small lettuce salad with a yummy dressing. I also got a grilled piece of bread that was very crunchy but no real flavor. My husband got the curry shrimp dish. The shrimp were plump and the veggies and macaroni salad were good and the rice was plentiful. The curry was spicy tho and he didn't remember reading that on the menu. He also thought the curry was thin and under his rice. I would try lilikoi kitchen again but order something else, my husband would ask if they make the curry milder. read more

Lilikoi Kitchen - Lilikoi Kitchen Chicken and Dumpling soup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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My parents just got back from Kailua and told me this story. They dined in and got sat. The waitress said to use the QR code to order. My parents went on the QR code, used the link but for some reason half the menu said unavailable. They were confused so my mom decided to order at the front instead. Duck fat Fried Rice Loco Moco and the Mac Nut crusted Mahi Mahi. After about 10 min of waiting, they hear the next table order and the waitress says they are out of the Mahi. Finally my parents waitress came back and said they are out. Only Mahi they have is for the sandwich. So my mom orders something else. Another 10 min go by. The waitress comes back and says "apologies, I found a fish for you. Would you like the Mahi instead?" Of course they said yes. Another 25 min go by. Meanwhile, other ppl are ordering and getting their food while my parents are waiting. The waitress comes back and says "apologies for the wait, we have an inspection going on so things are moving slower than usual" but my parents sees everyone else who came in later than them eating already. My parents at this point haven't even gotten their waters refilled. Another 10 min goes by and the food finally comes out. Now they did say the food was good. No problems there. But from the time they ordered, it took an hour for them to get their food. After all that, they get a to go box. The waitress gives my dad the to go box, cleans the plates, and then waits for him to put the food in his box by the table so that she can grab his plate. He said it was weird and almost felt rushed like she was trying to get him out of there. Overall it sounds like the service was bad and did not do a good job handling the situations they had (if they even had those things going on). My parents were disappointed and also somewhat felt discriminated against since most of the customers were a certain demographic while they were locals. Now there could have been variables and other things happening in the back that they couldn't know, but it was a bad experience for them. Hope they can improve on situational awareness and customer service. Addition: This is in reply to Bianca the owner. It is understandable to the series of unfortunate events that happened in one day. As you said, the mark was missed. Unfortunately, my parents felt they weren't handled fairly. As I said above, everyone being served before them even though they were there first and saw them order after. Could be an over exaggeration or situational, but that does not devalue my parent's perspective. The only communication they had was the inspection. Nothing was said about the stove or the influx of orders. Again, my parents didn't even get water refills until the food came out. And after all that, they were then rushed to leave. I hope this may not happen again and also wish you the best in your future of business. read more