First time here and so happy we were able to finally try Mala Market. First, staff was super…read morefriendly and service was really fast! I had the Mala Delight with a side salad and it was super fresh delicious vegetarian sandwich. My friend had the Italian which he also liked. Great price for fresh delicious sandwich and salad (chips are also an option instead of salad). It's a small location, tucked away, order at the window and you can enjoy the beauty of the weather with outdoor seating. 100% recommend if you crave nice, freshly made sandwich!

Mala Market is such a great little hidden gem in the corner of the Kailua shopping outlets. It's a…read moresmall walk-up window for takeout, but don't let the size fool you--the food is seriously good. You simply walk up to the window, place your order, and within about 10 minutes you're handed a sandwich that's absolutely packed with fresh, vibrant vegetables and ingredients. Every sandwich I've had here has been stuffed, flavorful, and totally worth the price point. The service is also consistently amazing. It's always quick, friendly, and really personable, which makes the experience feel welcoming even though it's just a quick stop. This has become one of my favorite post-gym treats. There are a handful of outdoor tables nearby that make for really peaceful seating, even if you're just grabbing a bite alone and enjoying the Kailua breeze. Parking is easy too--you can park in the open lot within the shopping complex, or right across the street near the gym (which is usually where I end up parking). If you're in Kailua and want something fresh, quick, and satisfying, this little spot definitely hits the mark.

You know that scene in the Coneheads movie where Connie is downing those subway sandwiches with…read moreRonnie the mechanic? Yeah, eating the sandwiches here is exactly like that. It's definitely Something Special

Welp. No further reason to spend $50 on sandwich making stuff…read more This place blew my mind. Really good bread. Thin sliced, cold veggies. + meat and all the other stuff? I know where I'm getting my sandwiches from here on out. Plus the folks are crazy friendly. And fast. Glad I found this place.

This spot redeems açaí bowls in Hawaii for us. We live in Florida and have incredible açaí spots…read moreand had a high bar set when coming here. We've tried many açaí here and none lived up to our expectations until this place!!! It was delicious and we loved the options to get small cups for the kids and medium for us adults! The servers were great and friendly. Major bonus points for being ORGANIC.

Honestly my friends and I were super disappointed with our acai bowls. All of them came out melted…read moreand they didn't have a ton of flavor. The service was fast but the employees working at the cash register weren't friendly. It's cute inside with a good amount of seating. I had high hopes after reading all the praise but was sadly disappointed.

Review written by my daughter, which I agree with: Right when we got seated outside with a…read morebeautiful view of the mountains across the street, we knew that this was the right place for us. Compliments to our waiter, Stacen. He was extremely friendly and helpful. My parents recommend the poke nachos. My mom really liked the fish tacos. "They were excellent", she said. My dad loved the caesar salad. "The hardboiled egg and delicately sliced avocado was a nice touch", my dad said. My sister loved the buttered pasta with Parmesan cheese. She said they put the perfect amount of cheese. I got the pasta with red sauce. It was delicious. I loved it. The red sauce was really good. Lastly, my sister and I got dessert. It was hard to choose which one we wanted, but finally, we decided to try the s'more brownie a la mode. It was amazing. My mom said that it was the best s'more brownie that she ever had. I agree, it was really good. By: a satisfied customer!

So usually I would recommend this place, but let the picture speak for itself with the $18 fresh…read morecatch wrap....

If Kalapawai Markets were a video game, this one would be the final boss. Between the food, wine,…read moreand small, cozy feel of the restaurant, my health bar - measured by my wallet - rarely wins. Tonight we had the steak special, seafood special, fish special. All were cooked to perfection. The super Tuscan wine was the perfect full bodied, dry pair to the meal. When I am able to recharge my health bar, I know where I'll be heading.

This ended up being one of my favorite finds while visiting. I stumbled across it by accident and…read morewas so glad I did. The space is a bit small and parking can be a little tricky, but it is absolutely worth it. There is a charming outdoor dining area in the back surrounded by flowers that made the experience feel even more special. The food was full of flavor. I ordered the chicken plate and especially loved the kimchi and pickled vegetables. Everything was fresh and the portion was perfect for lunch. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, which made the whole visit even better. I would definitely recommend stopping in if you happen to come across this spot.

Really good sandwiches & treats. Cool staff. Clean place. My go-to often. Breads, muffins, cookies,…read moredrinks.

4/28/26 After a nearby group walk, a friend of ours brought food from the Great Harvest Bread in…read moreKailua. I've never eaten or been there so this review is based just on the food. I had a classic breakfast sandwich which consisted of their own baked bread, eggs, cheese, tomatoes, and bacon with their garlic herb butter. It's cooked panini style or looks more like a fancy grilled cheese sandwich. It was very good. I usually have tomatoes with a lunch sandwich so having tomatoes in a breakfast sandwich was different. But, the combination of all the ingredients was delicious. The tomatoes were firm and not soggy, the bacon was just right crispy, and the cheese melted nicely onto the eggs. Overall all, a sandwich worth getting if I was in the area again.

Konos is and always will be the place I go to for my breakfast burrito fix. Use to drive all the…read moreway up to the north shore from town almost 10 years ago just to have their burritos so having the Kailua location nearby is even better! Parking: street side Seating: 5 smaller tables that hold 3-4 people each. There is bench seating outside. Service: ordering was quick & easy. Actually receiving our food took a little over 30 mins but it was a weekend and they were slammed! I'd happily wait every time because the burritos really are that good. Food: nothing tastes better than a konos burrito in a to go bag on the beach. I'm a huge fan of the chorizo burrito add avocado & my husband devours the pork one! Can't beat 2 fat burritos for under $40.

Well, you can only boycott a good bagel for so long. The chewy, creamcheesy goodness was more than…read moreI could resist today, so I gave Kono's another try. I'm a business owner and to me customer service matters more than anything, even when the experience isn't perfect. Kono's stepped up. Everything went well from order through delivery, and the Tube Bagel was fresh and delicious. They were out of something, but called to offer a choice of substitutions. I would share a photo but it's currently passing through my digestive system and not feeling very photogenic at the moment. Ignore that silly disgusting mess attached to my original review, but I will leave the photos up because I think they are instructive for management. Mission Accomplished Kono's Kailua! Not a criticism but I couldn't communicate with the Uber Eats driver through the website app. Whoever it was found me.

SO ONO!! Everything we had 100/10. Service was excellent wait time for food was not long at all…read more 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!

I stopped by here yesterday afternoon with my father for lunch. We had been on Kailua Beach that…read moremorning 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.

Housed in a former gas station, it would be easy to drive right on by without a second thought, as…read morenothing from the outside hints at the culinary treasures within. Despite the fact that it's a considerably trek for city-dwellers, factoring either traffic or bus schedules into the equation, or both if you're particularly unlucky, it's a journey always worth taking. Hit Hanauma Bay along the way and make it a day trip; the only way to top those dazzling sights is to follow them with a stellar meal. Boasting a menu composed of locally-sourced produce and entirely vegan options, you'll want to take a number of friends for the best experience. Heck, get out there and make some new friends! Join one of the long communal picnic tables out back and introduce yourself; there are no friendlier folks on earth than those living in paradise, as far as I've seen. That said, if there was only one dish to order, it would have to be the Oh WOW Laulau. Wow, indeed! No where else on earth have I found vegan laulau, let alone such a stellar rendition. Traditionally consisting of fatty pork and/or fish steamed in taro leaves, this version eschews the meat in favor of hearty root vegetables, adding creamy coconut into the mix for richness. Not to be overlooked is the Tofu Poke provided on the side, claiming to be spicy but really bearing just enough warmth to taste perfectly balanced. This was easily my personal favorite from the small sampling of dishes provided, but it's a close call when all the options are so good. Another front runner is the BBQ Portobello Sandwich. Mushrooms marinated in a bright, smoky barbecue sauce practically sing between two whole wheat buns. Coconut slaw tops off the assemblage with just the right amount of subtle sweetness to contrast the deeply savory flavors within. Simpler but no less spectacular dishes include the Roasted Veg Platter and Roasted Veg Avocado Sandwich. The way that the vegetables are treated with respect, from the moment they're harvested from nearby farms to the care taken when they reach the kitchen is evident with every bite. Cooked with care and proffered generously with each serving, even the basics make the trek out here worthwhile. I'm still trying to recreate that impossibly umami gravy offered on the side. It's one of those things that are so astoundingly, inconceivably delicious, it's impossible to deconstruct. Each entree promises an ideal amount of food; satisfying diners without over-stuffing them. That said, you'll still want to make room for dessert, especially when you see the towering bowls full of Outta This Swirled Soft Serve. Cool, naturally sweet spirals of banana-based soft serve are dressed to the nines with cacao sauce that hardens much like magic shell, granola and coconut flakes tumbling down the mountainous terrain, and fresh fruits that vary based on local availability- Expect papaya always to be in ample supply, based on the thriving papaya trees on premise. Each order is abundant enough to be a considered a full meal in and of itself.

This was a savior when driving around the windward side of island and looking for vegetarian lunch…read more We ordered Portobello burger which had mushroom pieces instead of the patty as I had assumed but tasted good nevertheless. Hummus wrap was good too but cold contrary to my expectation again. Overall nice place but not as good as other reviews made it sound. Another thing to note is that they don't have restrooms. You can go across the parking lot in MacD for that.

I ordered the beef pho. The pho had a generous amount of green and white onions and parsley (I love…read morethat!!) They gave a decent amount of rare steak and briskets in the pho. I wasn't expecting much but was surprised that it was very tasteful!!!! Cashier was very nice and sweet!!! The ship was small but clean!!!

Kind workers that greeted me with a smile…read more The pho broth is exactly what i needed today. Thank you so much. It's delicious and perfect if you're feeling under the weather. Can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu !