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    Porkys Kauai

    4.7 (230 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:30 pm

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    Number 3
    Katherine B.

    Ok I'm not going to lie, I underestimated how much I was gonna love this sandwich. This is essentially a kalua pulled pork grilled cheese with pineapple. It is so good, yall. SO GOOD. I put the spicy bbq sauce on it and loved every single bite. The Mac salad is so good too. Some of the best I had on island. They're in a shopping center in the center of Koloa, so just park anywhere in Koloa and walk on over. They have casual covered seating in front. You order at the counter and they bring your food to you. It's a great casual option that is so delicious. Definitely will be coming back here!

    Cynthia Z.

    Delicious, fast and huge portion. What else can you ask for??!! One full size entree is enough for two people. The grilled cheese is to die for. The hotdog was amazing also. Still thinking about it!!

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    CJ K.

    I want to give this place its flowers cuz man this place broke da mouth!! So ono, and I'd definitely come back again! Got the #3 sandwich and it was amazing! It's basically the perfect combination of kalua pork in a grilled cheese sandwich. And whatever sauces and extra ingredients they use just adds so much flavor and helps bring out the smokiness and savoryness (if that's even a word lol) of the pork and cheese. By far the most pleasant surprise of my Kauai trip. I'd come back here again for sure!! Service was nice and the ambiance was unique. Especially their beach themed tables that was gorgeous to see in person. 5 stars!! Compliments to the chef yum yum :)

    Jazzmine M.

    Great spot! Located in an outdoor shopping area, the service is friendly, fast, and the food came out amazing.

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    Susan C.

    Great quick service spot. We ordered lunch and everything was delicious ! Kids and adults very pleased. Have outdoor dining available.

    David H.

    Brah.. truly aloha in a bun. Stopped by after a long day riding waves near poipu. I don't even remembah what I ordered, just asked braddah what he would recommend and BAM. What you see is what I demolished fam. Everyone talks about puka dawgs near poipu, but man.. these grinds hit so much harder at porky's. Go chance em.

    Luis M.

    I did not expect to have the best kalua pork out of a smol place called Porkys, but maybe that's my fault. Girlfriend and I shared the Number Three and while the sammich was definitely filling and very satisfying, the glutton at heart definitely wished I had a whole one to myself. The pork was so tender, and even more flavorful. The cheese blend was tasty and worked extremely well with the pork, and the bread did a fantastic job soaking up all the flavors. The one thing I will say is that the sweet porkys sauce is definitely too sweet, and for me, it was completely unnecessary. Only dipped a finger to taste it but it definitely would've worstened the sammich had we used it. Sammich came with a side, none of which we cared for at the time, so we went with rice. Rice was nothing special. The staff was very friendly and answered all our questions. Can't really ask for too much more than that. The place is smol but comfy and gives off food court at the mall type of vibes, which given the location makes perfect sense. Overall a 4.5/5 experience, rounded down to 4

    Wayne M.

    I almost never a write 5 star review but this relatively new restaurant in Koloa, Kauai left a good impression on me and the wife. I had the Kalua Pork, Havarti grilled cheese sandwich with a side of Macaroni salad. The wife had plate lunch with Kalua Pork with Jasmine Rice,she said it was the best Jasmine rice she's ever had . The ingredients were fresh and delicious, what really impressed us was the congenital and welcoming attitude of the owner.He personally thanked us for our business. The prices were reasonable as well 36.00 for lunch for two.We will return to Porky's soon and so should you. Always remember to remain Feral in Koloa.

    Brandon Y.

    7.5/10 Got the #2 which is the beef hotdog and pulled pork. Had high expectations for this place bc I've heard some hype. It was good don't get me wrong, but a little overrated imo. Felt more like a pulled pork sandwich with a hotdog as opposed to the opposite.

    #3 (pork sandwich)
    Christie A.

    We were browsing around old Koloa Town and found this spot. We ordered a #1 (pork hot dog), #3 (pork sandwich) and #4 (pulled pork plate). First of all, I appreciate the simple menu and that all come with a side and a drink. My favorite was the sandwich. It was crispy and delicious. The sauces are given on the side so you can dip the sandwich right in. The hot dog was also very good and the pineapple on the pork just works. The rice is very coconuty so I devoured that in no time. The cucumber side is mostly onions but they were pickled, crunchy, and really tasty. This is a great spot if you're craving something carby, comforting, and with essence.

    Every bite was delicious (portions are large you could even split it) except for the Mac salad you are gonna want your own
    Crystal A.

    One of our favorite places on the island to. Get Kauai pork. It is so full of flavor and let's just say look no further for Mac salad (get an extra side you won't be disappointed) staff was pleasant and friendly atmosphere is comfortable with outdoor or indoor seating. Add this to your must try while on the island.

    Number 4
    Kirstin Z.

    Omg this place was delicious. Probably our favorite meals of the trip. The staff were super nice, and certainly cooked and prepared the food with love. The place is mellow, low key, easy seating, and they serve you in to-go containers because they know you want to take the rest home if you don't finish it! The meat was so moist and delicious. We will return!!!

    Katherine K.

    A million times, yes you should come here! Staff is friendly, plenty of seating, and it's tasty! My guy and I split the Number Three and it was the best kalua pork we had the entire trip. The sammich was very filling and we enjoyed every bite of it. While the sammich was mouthwatering and is a 5/5 for me, the rest of the dish has me bringing the rating down to a 4: - the rice was lukewarm and didn't add anything to the dish - the sauce was also too sweet, so we didn't use it - it's pricey. I wish they had options to not do a combo because we didn't need a side or a drink Still one of our favorite meals on the island.

    Pineapple pork, sweet and spicy sauce, Mac salad and rice.

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    Great food and service. Will definitely be back next time we are in Kauai. The kalua pork and kalua sandwich were both really good.

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    So delicious! The food was great, and the service was great. I can't wait to return!

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    Delicious hawaiian plates. I had the combo with both Kalbi ribs & Teri Chicken. The ribs were…read morefabulous but the chicken lacked any type of teriyaki flavoring. Served with rice and your choice of side. I went with the classic macaroni salad My dinner mates enjoyed the hawaiian plates although they were out of the laulau.

    Let me start off by saying I ate my entire plate of Teri chicken. It was tasty, but I was mostly…read morehungry due to the long wait. The chicken had a nice flavor and was nice and hot when it was served. The food was good, but not worth waiting over an hour in my opinion. You can make your own judgments, depending on how much time you have. We stopped by Leong's in Coconut Marketplace on a Sunday, which may have had something to do with the service. Plus, Kauai is a very small island and I was not expecting big city service speeds. However, it did take over an hour for us to get our food. That seems long, even for a small restaurant on a small island. We got to the restaurant and had to wait about 10 minutes for a table; not an issue. Once we got seated, we got water and coffee very quickly; not an issue. But when a large table (that was seated since we got to the restaurant) got their food after we had been waiting for 30 minutes, we started to get a little worried. The whole restaurant experience lasted about an hour and a half, and only about 20 minutes of that was eating. There were only two human waitstaff (and one robot which seemed kind of cool but mostly like an inconvenience to the workers), so I can understand somewhat. We also may have felt more pressured because we had to be somewhere after lunch.

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    Plenty of outdoor seating
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    Who is really good the show is also really good and the service is amazing The visual for the food…read moreis even better.

    My wife and I came for our wedding anniversary on the same day that Lala Hurricane battered the…read moreisland. We had a 4:45 reservation but showed up 15 minutes early. They sat us at about 4:35, which was great. The reservation asked us what we were celebrating, if anything. We selected that we were celebrating our anniversary. Upon arrival, they immediately congratulated us on the anniversary. When we were sat at our table, there was a card at the table saying congratulations which was a nice touch. The ambience is very Hawaiian island style, not super upscale but very nice. Good place for a Hawaiian shirt, shorts, and flip-flops. Our server was very prompt, kind, and informative. He also took the time to congratulate us on the anniversary. For an appetizer, we had the Crispy Hoisin Honey Pork Ribs- SO GOOD. The perfect amount of sweet and spicy. Crispy yet tender. Great way to open up. I started with the Makai mule, it was a good island take on a mule. For dinner, my wife had the prime rib with a side of coconut shrimp. It was served with mashed potatoes and brussels sprouts and was very good. For myself, I had the Fillet Steak Kiana, with a lobster tail. It was served with a side of mushroom risotto and brussels sprouts. All of it was good, but the lobster tail was great. The lobster tail was topped with a pesto sauce and it seemed like melted cheese. A surprisingly great combo. With the meal I enjoyed a couple of Mai Tai's, the local style. The Mai Tai was where it was at. Super good. For dessert, they brought us an original hula pie, on the house. It's freaking huge, and very good! It's the only thing I took a picture of. All in all, great service, great ambience, great food. We would come back!

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    Every time we're in Kauai, always dine at Eating once or twice. Fantastic food, service and views…read more We had reservations which are highly recommended. Request a table near the windows for a sunset view. We arrived and were greeted and seated immediately. Shortly afterwards we were served complementary spicy edamame. We ordered three appetizers to share. Brussel Sprouts & Cauliflower, Black Garlic & Yuzu Ahi Tartar and Vietnamese Style Sashimi. The Brussel Sprouts & Cauliflower was excellent, golden raisins and pine nuts add sweetness and texture, balsamic vinegar counters with wonderful acid contrast. The Black Garlic & Yuzu Ahi Tartar is simply fabulous, one of the best bites I have ever had. I first had this dish two years ago when it was introduced as a new dish in a prefix meal. On that trip we returned to enjoy the dish once again. Had it again last year as I travel to Kauai each year. I'm happy to see it is still on the menu! Our third dish was the Vietnamese Style Sashimi and it was okay, although a bit underwhelming for Eating House standards. It was fresh but lack the complexity that I have grown to expect from this restaurant. We requested some wasabi and it helped with the flavors. My thinking is the jalapeño oil should have been more concentrated or pronounced. To be clear I did not complain, regardless the dish was removed from our bill. Very nice. Thank you. The server was friendly and knowledgeable. The view at sunset was amazing. Looking forward to returning. Highly recommended!

    It was great to know that there was an elevator to bring us up to the level of the restaurant…read more After a terrible experience at another restaurant, it gave me the idea to call and see if they had an elevator near by. The front desk staff guided me to the elevator. This trip was for my birthday. In every reservation when asked about a special occasion, I put birthday. This was the first restaurant to acknowledge my special day. The check-in staff wished me well as did the server. We had been to several restaurants prior to Eating House that didn't say a word. Kudos to the staff for its kindness. The restaurant is open air and very comfortable. It has a rustic feel. We were seated by the window on a cool, rainy night but were perfectly dry the whole evening. On top of that, our server was very helpful in guiding us to order the right amount of food. He brought us a serving of edamame which is always on the house. The shrimp & pork potstickers were very good. I had the ramen which was tasty, filling and a great choice. Our server was terrific to put the spicy oil on the side which made it easier for me to eat. My husband had the butterfish which is the best I have ever tasted. It is a signature dish and always a pleaser. The only real downside is the limited menu. We were told that because of a staff shortage, it wasn't the typical menu. This was disappointing. But they did have the best of the Roy's dishes. So far, it has been the best experience that we have had in Poipu.

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