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    4.7 (283 reviews)
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    Savsri A.

    Well first time trying this place. When I was in island i was craving for Indian food and this place was highly recommended. The food tasted so good and the chat was yummy. Biryani was okay. The channa masala had all the right flavors and the soft butter naan was a big hit, we enjoyed every bite of it. Thank you kamana kitchen and team for good food.

    Lyn L.

    Authentic Indian food. A dear Indian friend invited us to Kamana Kitchen so we could taste what real Indian food is like. He took the tune to explain how to eat it. Each dish was good with unique flavors. I'm am not a gourmet eater but I did enjoy each dish with the naan bread and basmati rice. Limited parking in marked stalls. If you're looking for authentic Indian food, then Kamana kitchen is the place.

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    James T.

    Service good . The place a bit run down . Order a chicken tikka masala and a Nan bread . Chicken cook well and sauce slightly sweet side with strong tomato flavor . Not a lot spices like what I have somewhere else . Also come with aside rice . Decent portion . Nan bread is perfectly done . Mango lassi decent taste . Overall decent Indian food . I think the grill meat would be good.

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    Sarah S.

    Finally got to try this place with friends which was good for sharing. Went on Sunday at 5:30 and were impressed at how almost all the tables were full. Service was nice and friendly but poor guys were smashed trying to juggle everyone. We got chili chicken with bell peppers and onions, chicken tikka masala, shrimp biryani, chicken kebab with sauce, and both naan and roti. The dish with the most flavor was the chili chicken which friend said reminded him of a sizzling sechuan platter without the sizzle. Portions are generous so we had a lot of leftovers to take home. I thought the chicken was a little overcooked and cut a bit large for my liking, but flavors were good and even better as leftovers when they had soaked in more. For dessert my friend and I shared a Gajar halwa- cooked carrot pudding which was surprisingly good. We couldn't put our finger on the flavor but good old Google helped us identify it as cardamom. Our other friends had rice pudding which was not bad and homemade pistachio ice cream, which I didn't care for as much, but they liked it.

    Takeout with cheese naan (of course)
    Anna B.

    While I don't go out to eat as often anymore with kids, I do still get takeout and this is one of my favorite takeout spots. It's a little expensive, but I absolutely love their curries and especially their cheese naan. The location is convenient. The parking is easy and the workers are so accommodating and friendly. They have a special if you order early enough in the day, which I love to take advantage of. Writing this review has me wanting to order this for dinner tonight!! Their food is just so delicious.

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    Nadine C.

    Dinner in Kapahulu, Honolulu, Hawaii... I was hopeful after reading reviews of the parking situation... There are a few free stalls on the Palani Avenue side. However, they were all filled when we got there on a Saturday evening. Luckily, someone was leaving a street stall and we took it! YAY! We entered the spacious restaurant, formerly occupied by Haili's Hawaiian Foods. Bee was our competent, friendly, and helpful server. He knew the menu well and was able to answer every question with humor and wisdom! Thanks for being so entertaining and efficient! One of our table mates ordered lamb kabobs... wow! It was sizzling on a platter and smoking so much that it was taken back to the kitchen for a bit... LOL! I got my favorite Butter Chicken (with rice) and Garlic Naan... delicious!!! I was so full and happy! I wouldn't mind returning!

    Chicken Vindaloo with rice
    Sara L.

    A no frills, always reliable Indian restaurant. Delicious food that is reasonably priced compared to other nearby Indian spots. I like to order the Chicken vindaloo, medium spice, and the vegetable samosa appetizer. The chicken in the vindaloo is tender and soaks up the flavor of all the aromatic spices. Medium spice level is on the milder side, so if you want spice, order it hot. I also really appreciate that the curry orders include rice, spiced with cardamom and clove. Most places require you to order rice on the side. The samosas have a thin flaky wrapping and are not too oily, and they taste even better with the minty sauce it comes with. Staff are always friendly and helpful. The only inconvenience is the parking. There is 1 spot in back, on Winam Ave. that is usually taken, so you may have to find street parking on Kapahulu.

    Lily D.

    im going to be honest - im not the most adventurous person when it comes to food. My husband on the other hand is more open with different types of cuisines and he's loved indian food as far as i remember. I've heard good things about Kamana Kitchen and that their original location was downtown. Their new spot opened up in kapahulu - the old hawaiian food restaurant on the corner and next to pizza hut. Parking is available in front of an apartment complex which is SUPER WEIRD because sometimes the people who live in the apartment just hang outside of their doors or lanai and just watch you. Kinda of a bummer for the residents there that probably don't have parking for their unit, but a win for the restaurant owner because parking is pretty rough in Kapahulu. During lunch there is a 15% off promo before 2 pm. I showed them the flyer just in case since someone prior did not get the discount. I ordered - butter chicken, cheese naan, lamb kabobs and veggie samosa. everything was really good! I didn't try the lamb tho! but my husband said he enjoyed everything.

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    Mia M.

    Large portions and delicious food! I ended up coming here twice over the holidays (with two different groups) because everyone's a fan. I've primarily tried their vegetarian and vegan dishes, but everything I had was delicious. Their portions are large, come with rice, and are easily shareable. I've left with leftovers every time. I'll continue to come back here when I'm craving Indian food!

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    Denby R.

    This branch of the Chinatown Kamana location - the New Kamana Kitchen is wonderful! I have been wanting to bring my kiddos to the original location for a while but parking there is iffy at best. So I was so excited for this location when it opened. I FINALLY got them in and the space is clean and huge in comparison to the other location. It's clean and there's a hand washing sink available too! Now.....the service - outstanding. A nice young man named Sebastian was so engaging with my children (3 - 8 year old boys) that they felt like they made a friend. The owner Raj was kind and spent time talking about the food with my sons. Speaking of the food....the boys say, "5 stars because they were able to make vegetables taste good!" We had the shrimp korma, shrimp palak, mixed grill, aloo gobi, naan, garlic naan, samosas, and cheese naan. It was all amazing. But shockingly to myself and the boys, they all agreed that the shrimp palak was their fave. I love when Indian food can be tasty without being oily. And has so much flavor with or without spice. This is an absolute do again for us. Maybe we will catch you there too!!

    Michael C.

    it's NEW to us My friends and I were excited to try New Kamana Kitchen after viewing all the recent reviews on Yelp. NOTES 1. BYOB. The provide glasses and a wine opener if needed. 2. Parking is challenging. There are some stalls (please make sure to parked in the marked stalls), or street parking. 3. The A/C is not too cold, just fyi. FOOD After perusing their menu, we chose to the Meat Samosa to start, and ordered the Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, and Chicken Tandoor as mains. An order of Cheese Naan completed the meal. The samosas were incredibly delicious, a precursor of what was to come out from the kitchen. Firstly, the food was brought out promptly. Almost immediately, our group of 4 commented that the Chicken Tandoori was quite good. Unfortunately, I think I was the lone person that preferred the Chicken Tikka Masala over the Butter Chicken.....though the Butter Chicken was good. Just not as great as the Chicken Tikka. Honourable mention goes to the Cheese Naan! So good! I secretly wanted my own order. SERVICE Very attentive. The staff was very welcoming when we walked in, and just friendly and polite. I appreciated that they didn't rush us out of restaurant when our meal was finished. BOTTOM LINE A satisfactory first visit. I'll be back for the Chicken Tikka Masala. And the Cheese Naan.

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    Tasty food but the place lacks hygiene and needs to significantly improve on cleanliness

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    Food and service here is amazing. Came here for dinner and everything was delicious. Our nan bread was the best I've had on the island.

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    Ask the Community - New Kamana Kitchen

    Can you bring your own bottle of wine?

    Yes

    Any lunch specials like the downtown location?

    No, the New Kamana Kitchen in Kapahulu does not offer lunch specials served on thalis (metal trays) like its downtown location. This location is more neighborhood-friendly for families or larger groups who are not on a "time crunch."

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