Wow! Delicious and unique flavors! And the sweetest business owner…read more Ally's Cocina is a hidden gem, woman-owned Venezuelan food truck, tucked in at the Kauai Mini Golf. It's located on the patio. Order food from Ally's, and then while you wait, order drinks at the Mini Golf Cafe, across the patio. Four of us ordered way too much but enjoyed it all. Our fave items: -King Kong Arepa with chicken (chicken, black beans, avocado, fried egg, feta, and Ally's cilantro-garlic sauce (we ordered this fresh, flavorful sauce on the side)) -King Kong Arepa with pork -Cachapa The arepas are substantially stuffed so I'd probably share one next time. Everything is 100% gluten-free, and most items can be made dairy-free if needed. Yum! Mahalo Ally!

I first tried Ally's Cocina in May of last year and left really impressed, especially with the…read morearepas. They came blistering hot off the flat top, perfectly seasoned, and filled generously. They were the kind of dish that made me want to come back, so I was excited to return recently. Unfortunately, my most recent visit was a big letdown. I'm not sure if the quality has slipped or if I just caught them on a bad day, since recent reviews are still very positive, but what I was served this time was nowhere near the same level. I ordered the chicken and avocado arepa, the slow roasted pork arepa, and a side of beans and rice. The beans were flavorful and well seasoned, but the rice was just plain white rice. Both arepas were generously filled, but the fillings and the bread itself were disappointing. The chicken was barely warm, dry, and completely unseasoned. The pork was hotter but not very tender, with a flavor that didn't stand out, and the cheddar cheese inside wasn't even fully melted. The biggest problem, though, was the arepas themselves. Instead of coming out hot and crispy like before, they tasted like they had been sitting out. They were barely warm, bland, and without the crispness that made them so memorable on my first visit. Seating is outdoors under a large shared shade structure with plenty of tables for Ally's, the bar, and a nearby pizza truck. Parking is easy with a large lot, which makes the setup convenient. Overall I left disappointed, especially since my first visit was so good. I hope this was just an off day, because Ally's Cocina can clearly deliver great food when everything is on point, but my most recent experience fell short.

Worth all of the hype - nothing on their menu will disappoint. I don't anticipate ever being able…read moreto top that churro French toast in my lifetime for breakfast, it is incredible if you've got a sweet tooth. Indoor seating is limited but their counter service is quick so you can grab and go to a nearby picnic table if there are no seats inside.

The restaurant has quite a bit of seating but was still a full house when we went…read more I tried the garlic shrimp. It ws sooo good. Very generous portion of sauce and goes so good with the rice.

We loved returning to Nanea Coffee on our recent trip back to Kauai! One of our favorite places to…read morevisit on the island. The owner, Mason, is a gem - he created the peaceful and beautiful environment filled with plants and flowers. Plus, he makes an awesome vanilla latte! If you're looking for great coffee + a beautiful outdoor spot to enjoy your coffee then this is the place. We can't wait to return!

Great coffee spot, but be prepared to pay $$$. I got an iced matcha latte and it was $11 after a $1…read moretip. Kinda crazy. The matcha was really good, and the spot is super cute, but definitely pricey.

The Musubi Truck is such a fun and delicious spot. We absolutely loved it! I ordered the chicken…read morekatsu musubi and it was SOOOOO GOOD, perfectly crispy, flavorful, and super satisfying. My husband got the tofu musubi, which came with a really tasty peanut sauce that paired so well with it. The setup is also really cute and aesthetic, with a good amount of seating and umbrellas for shade, making it a great place to hang out and enjoy your food. It's definitely picture-worthy. Another plus is the location; there's plenty of street parking, and it's surrounded by other great foodie spots, so it's perfect for a little food crawl. They also sell cute merch, which I couldn't resist; I picked up a sticker for my journal! The staff were friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. If you love musubi or just want a cute, casual food spot, this place is a must-try. We'll definitely be back!

We wanted to try the truck on our trip, so we stopped here before the airport…read more It was a bit rainy outside but still sat at the tables. Staff was very patient and helpful. Ordered the spicy mayo and there was SO much fish. I couldn't finish it. Tasted great and not much of a wait!

A must!!!! The view…read moreis absolutely breathtaking. The most beautiful spot for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. The food comes out quickly and everything is so fresh. My husband and I got bowls and they were delicious. Portions were a little small but we both enjoyed our meals. Parking is limited so you may have to wait a bit.

Come for the view-- stay for the fruity-fresh bowls…read more I was immediately annoyed, as we arrived to this SHACK, in the middle of nowhere-- just behind an black Escalade that dumped like 8 chatty, photo-snapping, highly confused tourists out, like it was a clown-car. But man, for a lil' spot, Nourish Hanalei can get those orders out QUICK! How many employees they got in there???? I was impressed! My take: come here for the view first, and food second. But the food was lovely. Had the freshest toppings of any bowl we had on our 2-island trip. And the fruit isn't lathered in a sauce, to hide less-than-fresh taste. These felt like someone went into the jungle, sliced it up, and tossed it on our bowl. The ACai itself was suuuuper frozen, which logistically makes sense, for such a remote operation. But less tasty than other spots. Great stop. 100% worth a visit.

Very good time at Paco's Tacos. Service was fairly quick and owner was friendly. Cute shaded…read moreoutdoor seating, abundance of seats available. I got carne asada fries and a baja fish burrito. Fries were spectacular, but the burrito had WAY too much bean for me personally, so the burrito wasn't my favorite. Everyone else in my group enjoyed their food though. I would recommend going but if you get a burrito, watch out for the portion of beans in it.

It took over 25 minutes just to give us this plate of chips and pico, we were starving by the time…read moreit came out. It took over an hour and a half to get our food, and there was no warning that it might take a while, which would have been fine if they warned us it would take some time. The table in front of us hasn't gotten their two entrees and it's been over an hour and a half. We've been waiting for an hour and a half and still haven't gotten our entrees. And they were out of beans for the vegetarian option. There is also no restroom. Update: got our food after an hour and forty minutes, my entree was supposed to come with rice and beans, and when the food came out they said they were out. No rice and beans and no replacement side that I had already paid for. DO NOT GO HERE

Delicious fish. If they have ahi, definitely get that, seared. Their stir fry with ono is also…read moregood. Worth the trip to Princeville Bali Hai., near Building 17.

Never thought to go here, but definitely will go back. We got the stir fry with beef one day and…read morechicken the next day. Tasted fresh both times. I also got the fish & chips which I thought was great. It's a different fish & chips then you'll find on the island. I think it's a grey tuna, but you get a lot for your money. Definitely will go back.

We stopped by Shrimp Paradise a few times during our stay and consistently had good meals. The…read morecombo plate with kalua pork and garlic butter shrimp was solid -- the pork was tender and the shrimp perfectly cooked in garlicky goodness. The Pineapple Shrimp Plate was a nice mix of sweet and heat, and the Garlic Butter Shrimp Plate was simple but tasty. Portions were good, and service was friendly each time. Overall, a reliable food truck in Princeville if you're looking for shrimp plates and local-style comfort food. Would definitely go back.

I love shrimp and this food truck had full flavor shrimp fried garlic butter shrimp and spicy due…read moreto the fryer not working we didn't get to get the coconut shrimp but the following day we made sure to come back and try the head on shrimp as well . The food is made to order and made sure that was known especially since you will be waiting with a line . Don't be thrown off when your GPS has you going into a community / hotel area because the truck is in a middle of that. Seating area in front of the food trucks perfect to stay in eat or go back and eat .

Solid spot for Hawaiian food in Princeville, especially since they're open later (until 9pm)…read more Portions were generous. We tried the mochiko chicken, which was perfectly fried, and the Kalua pork with cabbage, both super flavorful. The Spam saimin was also a standout. The broth was rich and flavorful, and the noodles had a nice firm texture that paired really well. Hit the spot after a late-night arrival in Kauai.

We got the mixed plate, bbq chicken Saimin, and taro boba. I was really confused with their service…read morebecause they served the saimin separately in to-go containers, even though we said we were dining in. I rolled with it and just placed the noodles in the soup container, even though it was difficult to eat. Flavors were on point!

Wow! Infinite choices of shave ice. Be sure you call it…read moreSHAVE and not shaved LOL Nice little family owned place, sure to cool you off while satisfying your sweet tooth.

Love! Love! Love! They're in my opinion the best. The…read moretexture of their ice reminds me of the old school vendors back in the day but now modernized with an array of syrup choices in both regular & organic in addition to their fun topping options (like coconut fluff!!). Service is always wonderful even when they're slammed. Fun cool treat if you're in the area! Thankful I live close enough.