First time trying the Musubi Truck after taking our cruise shuttle to the Harbor Mall area. We…read moredidn't realize that Musubi Truck is a must-try on the island so it was a pleasant surprise! I got the ahi tuna poke bowl and it did not disappoint. It was probably the most well-seasoned poke I've had all trip! The tuna was fresh without any fishy taste. It may not look like much but I was so full after.

9/10 Got the spicy mayo poke bowl and an og musubi. FINALLY…read moremy first good meal in Hawaii. Poke was fresh and is exactly what I was looking for. Musubi was solid. I'll probably be coming back here in a couple days. Update: I went back again today. This place is now a 9.

I've been to Kauai tons of times but why only this recent visit I stopped here, something is wrong…read morewith me?! hehe. I happen to search lunch stops on Instagram and came across Lawai'a, I actually made 2 stops, the day before and the day of flight. Cute little store, very popular and busy parking lot. Lawai'a Fish Co. reminds me of Tanioka's back on Oahu. This business got so much seafood goodies along with snacks, desserts, Wow! One stop shop for everything! I also saw a post for cheap eats and had to see it for myself, hehe, the table in front has pre-packaged bento and I spot one that was $6. hard to believe nowdays. I didn't get the plate lunch which looks good too or the poke variety, we had lunch plans so first visit was spicy poke for the other half to try, the tofu poke, and $6. bento of fried ahi limu for me. I am not a fan of poke and don't eat anything raw, so jealous of my hubby and kids to love it so much! I was happy that hey have a fried ahi bento available for only $6. We/I really enjoyed bento, hubby mentioned the spicy ahi was great and that tofu poke salad, WOW. I loved the taste, comes with tofu, sea asparagus, and onion, so GOOD! I stopped by the next day to grab 2 containers of the tofu poke and the ginger fried poke $6. bento. This place is a GEM for sure, very busy, I cannot wait to be back!!

Loved loved the poke here! We stopped by on the way to our airport at the end of our vacation on…read moreKauai and luckily we did as it was my favorite poke spot we tried. First, loved how local it feels and they sell a variety of poke, bento, cooked plates and even desserts! They also sell whole fish so you know the poke is fresh. I grabbed a pick 2 fish bowl with yuzu hamachi and chili garlic ahi. Loved the hamachi with was dressed with sea asparagus for a nice savoriness. You don't see hamachi poke often but it's one of my favorite types of sushi. Chili ahi was good as well and definitely had a kick. We also wanted to try tako (octopus) and got the kimchi tako which was nice and tender. Surprisingly the kimchi was pretty spicy too. Overall great spot for poke and I'll definitely need to come back if I'm in Kauai in the future. I'm still thinking about the hamachi poke a couple weeks ago.

I hesitate to write this review. On the one hand, I think it's one of the best kept secrets in the…read moreislands and I'd like to keep it that way so that I can continue to get a table. On the other, I want them to get the business they deserve, so I won't gatekeep: you must eat here if you are looking for a truly special meal when visiting Kauai. For many years, Merriman's held the top spot for Mai Tais on the islands for me, but Hualani's just stole the crown, in this reviewer's humble opinion. Perfectly balanced with an out of this world macadamia nut dusted rim. And it's a truly special restaurant too. It's the first place we go when we land, tucked in The Timbers close the airport, you can go from airport to relaxing poolside with a spectacular view in 5 minutes. Service is absolutely top notch - every server, every bartender, every person we spoke to on property was a seasoned pro and a delight to interact with. The food is spectacular. We've had a few items over the years that we just can't get out of our head, the crispy rice poke and the short rib potstickers especially. It's not an inexpensive meal, but if you think of it as renting yourself an hour or two of unpretentious luxury, it's a screaming deal.

Hualani's was the place to be during sunset. The gorgeous front view of the ocean and lighthouse…read morewere to die for. We came when there was a performance and the food was delicious. Our waiter Tron was very informative of the dishes and drinks. We enjoyed our time here. We ordered the coconut shrimps, and potstickers. They both were plentiful of flavor. My friends ordered the sea bass and the fish & chips, Ono seafood dish, and the dynamite dish. Everything was huge in portion and delicious.

Stopped by Konohiki Seafood in Lihue right after landing in Kauai, and it was the perfect first…read moremeal on the island. It was refreshing to see so many locals coming in, which is always a good sign. We ordered the poke bowl and the Toridon. The Toridon comes with two pieces of their fried ginger chicken, making it a much better value than ordering the chicken à la carte. As you'd expect from a great local poke spot, the fish was incredibly fresh and delicious. The fried ginger chicken was flavorful, juicy, and tender, and paired so well with the poke. If you're looking for a casual, local spot with fresh seafood and generous portions, this is definitely worth a stop.

Food 8/10 I had the beef stew bowl and it was good but not…read moregreat. We also ordered their poke and that was good. Service 6/10 The lady in the front was rude and was annoyed that I didn't know what I wanted despite literally just walking in the door and still checking out what was available. Ambiance: 6/10 A place that is meant to be in and out. There is no space to move.

Absolutely amazing sushi! One of the best sushi restaurants we've ever tried. Fresh fish and…read moredelicious food. Highly recommend!

Amazing!! Our first stop off the plane after a very long day of travel, and it was exactly what we…read morewanted and needed. Service was fast and so friendly. We got the california rolls, salmon & avocado rolls, godzilla rolls, and crazy ginger rolls. The best sushi ever. The outdoor eating area was quiet and clean. 10/10, no notes. We could gladly eat here every day!

Hula pie was delicious and restaurant was really beautiful! Will definitely go back when in Hawaii.read more

Food 9/10 I had the fish and chips and it was amazing!…read more Service 9/10 Our server was amazing! Ambiance 8/10 We were seated in their downstairs dining area but had an amazing view of the water.

The Shoyu Tamari Poke Bowl is spectacular. Some of the best fresh poke we've had in Kauai! I'm…read morestill thinking about it and missing it over a month later. We stopped in for lunch after visiting Shipwreck Beach. You order at the counter, take a seat in the large indoor dining room area, and a serving robot brings you your food. There's a beautiful view of the golf course through the windows.

Managed to make it back this year. Again, the food as amazing and the atmosphere was great as…read morewell. The service was top notch, as the staff were attentive and very personable. Orders a lot of food, and they wanted to make sure the order was correct: Korean Chicken App* Pork Belly Chinese Style* Iced Drinks x 2 Plantation Tea Fried Rice Bowl* No Egg AhiBelly Tinono Plate* Fried Calamari Plate* Furikake Fries* The order was large, because the food is so good, you want to sample as much as you can. There were two in the party to be fair great food and definitely worth the money. Bottom line, come here and eat and you should be very happy. For the past few years, I make it a point to eat here, while I'm on Kaua'i.

Born and raised on Oahu. Stayed on Kauai for a month and ate at this place 5+ times -- this is the…read morebest saimin. The broth is the true star, with the saimin noodles following. I disagree with some reviews that say that Hamura is nothing special. Iykyk, saimin is supposed to be simple. The broth is so clear and pure, I would just get the regular saimin. IMO you can skip the other stuff (e.g. wontons, lilikoi chiffon pie, other saimins). The perfect order would be regular saimin with side order of ebi tempura and/or chicken skewer. Don't forget to grab a manapua if you are lucky. FYI the server aunties may forget your order, so you may need to keep a mental tab and remind them. They are more than happy to get it right for you

The food here was terrible. The "special" saimin was special in a really bad way. The won ton in…read morethe saimin was THE WORST I have ever had in my life. It was just not edible. It tasted like they mixed plastic into it. The skin was super thick. The saimin tasted like it was left soaking in water for a couple of days. The bbq chicken sticks and bbq beef sticks we bought were not any better. They were dry and super tough. My TMJ ached from chewing so hard on them. The only decent food they served was their pie; it was okay. But they put a lot of sugar in it. I'm definitely not coming back to this place. No thank you!