We ordered Korean chicken and chicken katsu. Beware : large order is very big. The katsu sauce was really ketchup so that was disappointing. read more

We got the mixed plate the service is delicious and food is bomb very few can compete with marks place !!!

Came across this place while I was searching for a great Hawaiian food nearby in Yelp. I was glad that I found this gem. It's a counter serve restaurant that provides a quick service. I ordered the 3 item combo (chicken katsu, garlic chicken and teriyaki beef) that came with some macaroni salad, brown rice and their special sauce. Everything was so delicious. I will definitely return when I'm back in the island! read more

Mark's Place - Hawaiian Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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The beef stew was the best meal we had on the island. Get it! It's like an amazing pot roast. We ate on the covered picnic benches out front and there was a cool breeze. Lovely hole in the wall place. So glad we happened to stop here. read more

Mark's Place - Regular beef stew - Hawaiian Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Warmly greeted, and the line forms before the doors open - yes, is that good! Grab-'n'-go, or eat in the few picnic tables they have outside. I had to try the Mark's Famous Mixed Plate, for sure. Best bento out there! Huge portions and prepared cuisine-like for a plate lunch! The Ahi Poke Bowl Salad sounded too good to be true, so we had to grab one, as well. Again, huge portions and very balanced with all the flavors of poke and greens. Mark's is a must! Don't miss it if you're on Kaua'i. HINT: It makes for an ono meal to take with you for any plane ride off the island. That would be visit #2... read more

Mark's Place - Ahi Poke Bowl Salad!! - Hawaiian Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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Great friendly service, generous portion even on the mini orders. Excellent flavor on the Korean chicken. Mac salad was disappointing, but might be me, my bestie spoils me and hers is so ono. The mini Mac nut banana load was outstanding and moist! Would go back for sure! read more

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3.5 stars I placed an order online for 11am pick up but food didn't get out until 15 mins after that. There were plenty of people in their kitchen but I guess they were swamped. Braised beef was super tender and the gravy was flavorful. Katsu was tender and crispy but the bbq beef was pretty dry. This place was ok but I don't think it's a keeper for me. read more

Mark's Place - Hawaiian Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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The food was very good! It didn't take long to come out either! We were served fast as it wasn't very busy. The Mac salad is fantastic and so were the noodles. The portion sizes are very large so be prepared. Great experience. The outside seating is really the only option. read more

Mark's Place - Teriyaki Chicken - Hawaiian Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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Arriving at Mark's after a long afternoon in the jungle a couple of waterfalls later. Starving as this little gem was recommended by other travelers. My husband and I shared the Chicken Katsu and took home some dessert. The chicken was juicy and perfectly cooked. The macaroni salad was just right. We ordered greens instead of rice since it comes with noodles. We ate the whole thing. Desert was the Butter Mochi and Chocolate cookies. The service felt like home and sitting outside enjoying the breeze put the cherry on the cake. We recommend if you want a local taste, have an appetite; then this is your place. Enjoy. read more

Marks place is very welcoming! And the Food was great! Casey, the part owner of marks place came out and wiped the tables dry for us so we could enjoy our lunch. The food was really fresh tasting and amazing local flavor! Thank you marks place team! read more

Mark's Place - Kal I ribs, adobo fried chicken, mahi-mahi Katsu - Hawaiian Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

The wife and the friends were hanging out on Kauai for a week. It is imperative that I have Moco Loco when visiting Hawaii, so after some Yelp searching I located a couple options and Mark's Place was one. Also, the friend is named Mark, so we HAD to go. Now, I prefer my Loco Moco as a breakfast entree, but Mark's does not open until 11am. What a dilemma! So we had a lite snack early in the morning and then got ourselves to Lihue, since we were staying in Poipu. Mark's is a small, walk in to order place with picnic tables outside under some umbrellas. My order was the predictable Loco Moco Plate and the wife had the Chicken Katsu Plate. Pricing was not bad considering how pricey things are in general. You are given a little buzzer thingy to tell you when your food is ready. We found some seating outside under an umbrella and anxiously awaited our culinary treat. The Loco Moco Plate was great. As one side, it included macaroni and potato salad. Since I am used to mac salad, it was unusual but very tasty to have as a combo. There was some chow mein as another side included. Again, unusual for the Loco Mocos I have had before. Tasty. The main event was rice, covered by two burger patties, covered by gravy, covered by eggs. The eggs were perfectly cooked, over easy. The gravy was some of the best gravy I have had on a Loco Moco. I wish I had ordered some extra, as I really like sauce and this was delicious. The stand out was the burger patties as they were very tender and the spices used were just awesome. Delicious. Yummy. Wow. The rice was great. All combined, it was one of the best Moco Loco's I have had. There was so much food that I ate 1/2 of the plate (I did eat both eggs) and then had the leftovers for breakfast the next day by adding a couple eggs we had in the condo. The wife's Chicken Katsu was great with the chicken cooked nicely and the Katsu sauce was delicious. The Katsu plate had the same sides of chow mein, Mac/potato salad and rice. The wife was not so keen on the chow mein, but loved the Mac/potato salad and ate it all up. Again, an over abundance of food packed into the to-go clam shell. We shared it for another meal and for a couple snack times! If you like Chicken Katsu, you will be rewarded with a great version. I highly recommend Mark's Place, it lives up to it's very good reviews. Go. Eat Well. Have FUN! read more

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If you are looking for some quality local style grinds, you've found it! We shared a 3 item combo plate with Loco Moco, chicken Katsu and Teri Beef! OMG!!! So delicious!! The loco mock was perfectly cooked with a brown gravy that was out of this world! Served over a scoop of white rice, and topped with an egg. The Katsu was also delicious! Tender inside and crispy outside, the way it should be. It also came with a sweet dipping sauce which was a nice treat. The teriyaki beef was amazing. It was perfectly marinated and cooked as well. The side of Mac salad was a super nice addition to the already LARGE meal! I'm so glad we shared! We also ordered a spam musubi to eat while we were waiting for our food to come out. We heard it does take a while to get your food as this place is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike. We had to come back for a second visit on our trip and we ordered the same exact thing. Same results! AAA+++ Keep up the good work Mark's! Aloha and Mahalo for the best local grindz on Kaua'i! read more

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The best BBQ chicken on the island!! Friendly service makes us feel like home. Will definitely go back to try and already send share this business to all our friends and family who planning to go to Kauai. read more

Mark's Place - BBQ chicken - Hawaiian Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

We got the pick 3 combo plate. It's great that they have brown rice as a side and also a tossed green salad option if you don't want potato salad. The 3 meats we got were: loco moco, chicken katsu, and Korean chicken. The Korean chicken was delicious with this savory-sweet flavor. The loco moco was great as well, but G didn't like that the loco moco patty was charred black in multiple areas. The chicken katsu was nice and crispy but not as flavorful as the other 2 options. The tossed salad- the dressing was delish! read more

The Food, Service, and relaxing atmosphere is above reproach! Great local cuisine and desserts! A must visit!! read more

Absolutely delicious lunch boxes. I loved the portion and the selection. Drove from Poipu to get lunch here and it was worth it! read more

Mark's Place - Mark's Famous Mixed Plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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Had a few lunchboxes and Musubis. All were quite good, especially the teriyaki beef and Korean fried chicken. We also really enjoyed the noodles served with it. The macaroni salad was not my favorite. read more

Mark's Place - Special lunch box with beef stew, teriyaki beef, and Korean fried chicken. - Hawaiian Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

This place is a little hole in the wall in an industrial park in Lihue -Amazing food -We order everything -chili chicken -chicken katsu -beef ribs -beef stew mac salad -all outstanding -Some stuff was sold out -we will be back read more

Mark's Place is the definition of mouthwatering local grinds! This no frills takeout spot serves up delicious plate lunches at a reasonable price for the portions you receive. The service is quick and easy. Pro tip is to take your plate and enjoy it at the beach! read more

Mark's Place - Combo Plate with Beef Teri, Chicken Katsu & Beef Stew - Hawaiian Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

This was our second plate lunch of mahi with lemon caper sauce. The first was at the K*huo food truck in Hanapēpē, which set a high bar. This was just okay. The burger was very tasty, though small. read more

This place gets written up as something special on Kauai. We picked up a Chicken Katsu plate for me and Teriyaki Chicken plate for my wife. You should be aware that their Mac Salad is a POTATO Mac Salad. After trying it, we would have preferred the traditional Mac Salad as an option. Anyway as far as the main courses were concerned, they make a competent Chicken Katsu, but didn't include enough katsu sauce for the full meal. And the Teriyaki Chicken was dry and a bit tough. Helpings were generous. If we go back, we'll definitely try something different. This is a take-out place. There are some picnic tables on their lot if you want to eat there Al fresco. read more

Hawaiian Plate Lunch never really appealed to me as I'm neither a fan of macaroni salad nor heavy meats. However, if you're in Hawaii and you didn't try a plate lunch, did you really come to Hawaii? My boyfriend (whose family is from Kauai) touted this place as Kauai's best plate lunch, so he and I opted for a carb-loaded lunch at Mark's before kayaking the Wailua River. He ordered the teriyaki beef and chicken katsu plate while I had the mini beef stew (which doesn't come with Mac salad). I tried his plate which also came with Mac salad and chow mein (both of which were just okay), but the standout was the chicken katsu. Delicately crispy yet incredibly juicy, the chicken katsu was the reigning champ of the meal. The teriyaki beef was also good and well-marinated but a tad dry. I never knew that Hawaii's diverse fare included beef stew until I saw beef stew offered on Mark's menu. This was pretty damn good. Every morsel of beef was fork-tender and required little effort on my end to chew. The gravy was not too dense nor oily but still maintained that hearty flavor you'd expect in a quintessential beef stew. I liked that they gave you a generous amount of veg and beef also. Overall, this place is solid! No-frills with its to-go ordering system and strictly outdoor seating. If you're craving plate lunch in a fix, definitely head to Marks read more

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We love Mark's Place! We've been to Kauai twice and to Mark's place three times. We've only tried their loco moco and katsu chicken. Both are fantastic. The katsu is a real piece of chicken, not butterflied or pounded flat. It was a big, thick piece of chicken. It was fried perfectly with just the right amount of batter. The chicken was also really tender and juicy. The loco moco is probably the best I've had. The patties were big and so flavorful. I think it's cooked in butter, it was so good. This is my favorite place on Kauai for plate lunches. I hope I get to come back to Kauai again. read more

Mark's Place - The best loco moco on Kauai! - Hawaiian Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Such great reviews for this place. Honestly we weren't imprlessed. I mean it wasn't bad. We ate it all right out there on their park benches. But my teriyaki chicken was downright rubbery... Cookies seemed a little too crispy (overcooked) as well. We were not a fan... read more

Food had a really nice Hawaiian traditional feel. The place is a more like what we call in New York like a "Hole in the Wall", and it did not disappoint. We really enjoyed the food, and it was recommended by a few locals after landing at the airport. It's very close to the airport, so it's a must if you're just getting in or have a little extra time before you leave. There's parking, and a few picnic tables outside where you can sit and enjoy your meal. read more

We have been visiting Kauai for years and always read about Mark's Place and never had the chance to go. We finally had lunch there today and are so bummed it took us this long. We loved everything about this place!!!!! They have daily specials, which you can find on their website. We looked at the past few days' specials and are bummed we missed them! These aren't your run-of-the-mill daily specials - but tantalizing dishes like ahi katsu, lemon chicken karaage or furikake-crusted salmon with miso butter sauce and crispy onions. The food is fresh, so so flavorful and one of the best meals we've had on the island. The service is fast and friendly and you can see the care they put into their plates. It's not just dumped on a plate. The Mac salad is on a bed of lettuce, many of the main dishes are on a bed of chow mein, etc. They also have island faves like spam musubi or Korean chicken musubi ready to go, as well as a good selection of cold drinks. If you want to eat there, they have picnic tables out front. We'll definitely be back soon! Delicious!!! read more

Highly recommend. 2 take out meals are good to 4 meals! Super stuff. Worth the 1500 reviews . One of the best meals we had on Kauai. Fast service, outdoor seating. No bathrooms . Small parking lot. read more

Mark's Place - Chicken - Hawaiian Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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Local and great food - vibes: lots to choose from and great variety. Pricing is $$ - $$$, but portions are generous and can be shared. read more

Mark's Place - Hawaiian Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Note the limited hours to plan your day/trip accordingly (mon-fri, 11-4 only). There are plenty of picnic tables to eat at, a hose, but no restrooms. Amazing plate lunches and very yummy baked good desserts also. GO! You will not be disappointed in the food in quality and quantity. I really appreciated that the food is fresh, and that there are veggies as an option (which seems hard to find at most plate lunch places). I subbed a regular salad for my mac salald, but of course still needed the mac salad so had a mac salad on the side. If planning your food tour of Kauai, I would make sure this is on the list. read more

Marks Place is definitely a gem in a sea of local plate lunch options. Don't be afraid of the location in a commercial park. The constant flow of local workers is evidence this is the real deal. We split the Casey's Combo with chili pepper chicken, poke, and kalbi short ribs, with a couple spam musubi to round out our meal. All was freshly cooked and delicious. Plenty of outdoor picnic tables to enjoy the Kauai sun. read more

Pretty popular spot for the locals, and for good reason. This is some good Hawaiian food! Parking is a bit of a pain, and a little tight, but hey it is what it is. You need a mask to enter, so be prepared for that, as only 1 of us had a mask, so they had to place the order for everyone. Still, the food was fantastic. If you're on this island, then this is a must for sure. read more

Mark's Place - Hawaiian Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

This is the best local food in town in my opinion. Their portions are very generous and our family's favorite dish is the loco moco. They make the best gravy over two juicy beef patties and eggs. We love Mark's combo plate. The stew with tender juicy meat is a must try. The meat just falls apart. Go early, they run about of certain items fast, like their spam. read more

When people said get a plate lunch, I wasn't expecting too much but boy were we supremely surprised and our taste buds more so. The loco moco is a staple to the islands and I've had my fair share over the years. This one was exceptional. The most obvious difference to me was the fresh beef patty versus a frozen "product" of others. Not throwing shade, but this stood out. My partner had the fresh fish, which this day was marlin. The fish was supremely fresh and cooked perfectly. I worked at a seafood restaurant for years and the quality of the fish took center stage. Lightly dusted and pan fried to golden perfection while the interior was juicy. Options for accompaniment was Mac/potato salad, green salad, or various types of rice. Outstanding plate. I had the pork belly and although a great dish, was covered in a sweet sauce with a large amount of red food coloring. My family made char shui for our business and perhaps my palate is highly tuned to this specific flavor but it didn't make me do back flips. Nothing wrong with it, but just not my cup o tea. Summary.....I'm coming back to eat through the menu. Tomorrow I'll be a teriyaki burger and the chicken katsu. I'm a fan of this place. read more

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Came to this famous spot at 3 pm on a weekday. It wasn't crowded. We order three item combo - beef stew, locomoco , chicken cutlet. It has rice and stir fried noodles. Out side patio seats gives you a relax vibe. Keep you mind, They would charge you if you ask for extra plate. We recommend to get the three item combo so you can try many items at the same time. The portion is decent and enough for two people. read more

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We shared the daily fish special which was seared Ahi Tina, moco loco, and the mixed plate bento. All three were great! We will be back

Came here for first meal in Kauai. Ordered the main plate and was able to try the stew, chicken katsu, fried chicken, and beef teriyaki. Also ordered a side of spam misubi. My favorite mains were the fried chicken and the chicken katsu and the stew was pretty good too. At this price point, I felt like I was getting a great deal here and everything tasted pretty homey. As for the spam misubi, I don't think it was anything to write home about and I don't think it even scratches an itch. It just had no flavor. read more

Mark's Place - Hawaiian Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

The crew is super nice and the food is the best local grindz on the island, hands down!! Every time I'm in Lihue it's a must to stop by and grab a plate. read more

So Ono! So local! Beef stew and hamburger steak and teriyaki beef. Their beef stew's meat is so tender, with large carrots and potatoes with just enough gravy and generous portions. Gordon loves their hamburger steak which is crispy with homemade gravy. Plate lunch comes with noodles and choice of Mac salad or greens. Call your order in.. give it 30 minutes and you'll be happy to "no waiting". Sorry no pics. read more

Mark's mixed plate $19, More quantity over quality. Katsu was OK. Beef teriyaki overcooked flavorless. The stew was pretty decent and meaty. Mac salad was bland. We've had better Hawaiian. read more

Mark's Place - Mark's mixed plate $19 just OK - Hawaiian Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

I have been dying to come back here since my first time during Covid. We got to go inside the restaurant this time. The last time we had to order from an outside tent. The loco moco is the best I've ever had - bar none. read more