When your at Kukui grove.Shopping,chillin,doing some window shopping or killing time?.When you're finally hungry?.Sones is your place!.Ive been coming here for years and the food never disappoints.They have a great selection of dishes at affordable prices.They also have box lunches from small to the deluxe which is my absolute favorite!.Get in early for this because it run's out fast.You can also Dine in at their clean n comfortable eating area or you can take it to the food court or at home.The staff is very friendly and please support local. read more

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If your cruise ship is here for the day and you don't have an excursion, take a rideshare from Nawiliwili Cruise Port to Kukui Grove Center and have some local food at Sone's. While you're there, Costco & Longs Drugs are just a few minutes walk. read more

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I ordered the lau lau plate and it was tasty. I also ordered a 2 item plate lunch that was good. It's not my go to place but will satisfy my hunger. read more

From the food, which tastes like mom's cooking,to the owner and employees it's all AMAZING!!

There food is good and I liked it and it was good good service would come again w food

Oriental Fish with Nishime, my favorite. Always nice staff and owners. Minutes to get lunch due to dishes being in a hot Entree line. Tip: Great spot for catering. read more

Love the decor and music which is full of faith and peace. It was so relaxing to dine in, enjoy light rock praise music and eat yummy local food! This is the chicken nishime over rice and the extra sweet sour spareribs that weren't enough for a a full serving. So naturally my tip was very generous;). See you on my next trip to Lihue for sure!!! read more

Sone's - Chicken nishime over rice with the last morsels of sweet and sour spareribs;) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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We found Sone's while comparing the various food options in this center. We were attracted by the menu prices and the décor of Faith and Worship. The prices appeared lower than their competitors so we went in for lunch. Unfortunately, it was not the pleasant experience we expected. When we entered, a lady to the right called out a young man to staff the counter. He came out looking agitated to have to come help. He ran his hands through his hair, pulling it back, then asked what we wanted. We thought about leaving due to sanitation concerns, but then the lady came to take over. We asked her to describe the menu, Box Lunches vs Lunch Plates. She was vague and said Boxes were premade, but Lunch Plates you get to choose from the hot food displayed through the glass, similar to Panda Express. We chose the 2 Choice lunch for $10.85. We ended up being charged $16.19, so we asked why. She said our choices were $1.75 each because they were on the Special Item list. We then noticed that nearly every hot item was on the Special list except noodles or appetizers. So our two choices added $3.50. Plus she said the Container cost $0.55. Curious how it would have been served had we opted for no Container. Anyway, what we thought was a reasonable price of $10.85 for a two item lunch actually totaled $16.19. Sone's turned out to be more expensive in the end than other options in that center, and the portion was smaller than their competitors. We wanted to support what appeared to be a local run restaurant, but left disappointed with the experience because we felt a bit of bait and switch with the low menu listing before the extra charges. We recommend going to the other food business at this food court. read more

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Old school okazuya style local delicacies at reasonable prices. Sometimes the fried chicken is a little tough, that's true. But when it's fresh, super ono. I love the boldness of their faith. Joshua 24:15. If you know, you know. read more

This is authentic local food made with aloha. Polite, caring staff. Nothing but good things to say about Sone's.

I love this place! I called Diane before I came to ask about what chicken I should try. She told me to come in and she would have me sample them. I appreciated this because it gave me an opportunity to see what would work with my taste buds. I tried the chicken that begins with the letter 'M' that's o ly served on Thursdays and the lemon chicken. I bought them both. The Namasu was fresh and they had brown rice. Awesome! Diane was very friendly and helpful to us. I would return here again and again. Thank you! read more

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Almost a day full of errands, one last stop at Kukui Grove. Very limited choices of eateries, but one place I haven't been in years! Originally wanted a bento, but they ran out for the day. Luckily they got some delicious looking local grinds to choose from. So I chose fried chicken & hamburger steak, wow! The crispiness and flavor of the fried chicken almost brought me memories of Hanamaulu Cafe! The hamburger steak was really soft, little too much on the shoyu side, but still delicious. And there was a piece of shrimp something, I can't seem to remember the name of it, but it's a Japanese favorite and you'll most likely see it in a bento or okazuya. There were open tables inside, perfect for the passing showers outside. Really appreciate samples of the fish and how generous the guy was with portions! read more

Sone's - Fried chicken and hamburger steak 2 choice plate - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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Great plate lunch! All fresh and flavorful. The teriyaki meatloaf and kabocha squash with pork were both amazing. Good mac salad.

Strike one was when I ordered the 3 option plate. It was more than what was listed on the menu. When I asked why, the girl said it was that I had 2 specials. There is nothing to let you know what is a special item. The food was ok. Fried chicken is the local style that is sweet. Mac salad was also on the sweet side. Huge portion of rice. Best thing I had was the pork adobo. If I come again, I would probably order the bento that has everything set. read more

I had a hard time finding Sone's because of google maps. Enter shopping center and look for food court. Got a plate lunch with 3 items and it was all so tasty! I had fried chicken that was dipped in some delicious sauce, tempura and butter fish. All the entrees looked delicious. It was really hard to choose. Come here and try everything. A lot of the dishes remind me of home cooking. Bonus was the band playing on food court right in front of restaurant. read more

Sone's - Plate lunch - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Huge variety of great options! Service is quick and prices are affordable. The portions are generous; my mix plate was lunch and dinner! I'm looking forward to trying more of their choices, everything looked and smelled delicious. read more

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Food is good. Warning they charge you a swipe fee to use your credit card. So bring cash

Ordered a 2 choice plate and got three measly little pieces of fried chicken. I don't understand why people can be too cheap these days.

It's located inside the food court of the Kukui Shopping Mall and there's not a whole lot of dining options overall, so there are times when I've come here to dine or take out. The food isn't too bad though I could find something better at the same time. The counter is set up like a buffet. You have different options like 1-item, 2-item, or 3-item plate lunches/dinners. There is seating both inside their restaurant or out in the food court where you can also enjoy nightly entertainment. read more

We ordered take out from here. Food is tasty. You can order made to order or counter food. Portions are generous for the price. Located in the Kukui Grove Center's food court. Great spot to come for local food. read more

Sone's - Lots of food! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this place! The owners put their Love and Faith also in their food and it is soooo delicious like your mama made it. The taste is local, authentic, and the owners are so friendly and generous like the food portions. We came back because it's yummy, fast, and they have such a delicious variety of plates and combinations you can also create. Support local business and forget the chains. You will NOT regret going here again and again. Trust me! Your appetite and heart will be full. read more

We tried this based on all the great reviews. It was just ok. The food is all served from a hot bar, and did not look fresh. It was mid afternoon, so seemed like it was sitting maybe all day. We only got the pork lau lau because of this, but it was hot and tasted fine. The mac salad was actually the most flavorful. Service was friendly and fast due to the food bar set up. It's located inside the food court, with seating available outside in the shared area. read more

This place was unique. The staff are nice but so busy with having conversations while serving the food that they take long. The food is very Asian-Hawaiian fusion delicous. Try the lunch menu plate with noodles/white rice , tempura shrimp, garlic fish sticks (delicous) and BOMB delicious meatloaf. Also great price $8.65/Meal. Definitely coming again before we leave and taking home some meatloaf. (Only thing is hat it's a very Christian family and the walls are covered with psalms and christian music playing- not offensive tasteful and respectful) read more

Sone's - Try the lunch menu plate with noodles/white rice , tempura shrimp, garlic fish sticks (delicous) and BOMB delicious meatloaf. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Huge portions, good prices, friendly staff and mostly locals and regulars. Super value especially if you're hungry. Get the house special fried chicken thighs dipped in their house sauce. Crunchy, savory good. If I was a local this place would get me fat, for sure. read more

SONES is awesome. LOCAL FOOD at its best. We come from VA and wish they were local to us. The quantity, taste and variety of choices for any taste make this a MUST VISIT. Too bad it is last day on Kauai... don't wait till your last day! Hidden Gem: It is in the food court BEHIND Ross. read more

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Great home cooked quality food, uplifting environment, local hospitality and friendliness

Friendly folks. You make a selection from a cafeteria-like array of foods. I had the teriyaki meatloaf (with rice and Mac salad). Lots of choices, they all looked pretty good. Kind of what one should expect from a plate lunch casual cafe. read more

When I am in Kauai, which is about 1-2 times per year, I usually end up eating at Sone's located in the Kukui Grove Shopping Center. Located in the food court area, Sone's provides local plate lunches for a really great price. They have about 15-20 different food choices offered daily. On this particular occasion, I ordered the 3 choice plate lunch which consisted of teriyaki meatloaf, chicken with asparagus and their famous fried chicken dipped in their special sauce. Best of all, I got all this for less than $10. They also have 1 or 2 choices plate lunch, as well as bentos and musubis. Plus if you low on cash, minimum $5 purchase to use for CC. So if you are in Kauai and looking for a great place to eat...Sone's is a must read more

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This place, in a mall food court, serves some of the best food on the island. There's a counter set up kind of like a buffet, but someone behind the counter loads up your dish. Pay at the end of the counter, then seat yourself either inside or outside in the food court common seating area. The menu offered a choice of one, two, or three selections from the food counter. Three cost slightly more than two, which cost slightly more than one. That seemed odd, but it just means that you can get small portions of three items, medium portions of two items, or a large portion of a single item. On our first visit, we shared a three. We weren't super-hungry, and were a bit skeptical of the place's glorious Yelp ratings, because a lot of Kauai restaurants with high ratings mean "good for a small island", rather than just plain "good". The stand-out item was fish baked inside tofu. Wow, that's amazing! We'll be back for more of that. The other two items, a noodle dish and a vegetable dish, were also delicious. We returned the next day with my parents, eager to show off our new discovery. Unfortunately, they were out of the amazing fish baked inside tofu, but they did have separate fish and tofu items, both very tasty. We got more noodles and vegetables too. My father agreed that it was one of the best meals on the island. (My mother ate somewhere else.) Sone's is in a food court unlike most malls' food courts; instead of the usual dozen or so bland chain restaurants, it has a bunch of places that appear to be one-of-a-kind family-owned restaurants. Maybe we'll try some of the others next time we're on the island, if we ever get tired of Sone's. Militant atheists may find the restaurant's decor annoying; there are quite a few bible verses on the walls inside. Advertising one's religion in a place of business that's not related to religion seems like an odd business practice to me, but they're not asking customers to say grace before enjoying the food, so no problem. read more

Best fried chicken, meatloaf tofu and veggies, namasu....ok basically they have a amazing spread of food. Everything is seasoned perfectly. Those were just a few of my faves. Good prices, clean, and very nice people. Perfect location in Kukui Grove. Home cooking at its finest! May be busy at times but definitely worth the wait. Trust me! You won't regret it. read more

Eating here is a throwback to old school Kauai. I suggest getting the deluxe box lunch! The picture doesn't do it justice. #kanakattack read more

Sone's - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

I was wandering around Kukui Grove looking for something to eat and came across Sone's. I decided to get their Deluxe Lunch Box and man its HUGE. 2- Musubi, Garlic Chicken, Shrimp tempura, Fish tempura, Hot dog, Teri steak, Mac salad, Namasu, and Long rice. Lots of good food for a great price. Highly recommend trying it out. read more

Sone's - Deluxe Box Lunch. Huge and good grindz! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

For Awesome Onolicious Local Foods check out Sone's. They will keep you coming back for more. read more

Sone's - Chicken Adobo & Chicken Papaya - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Great local grindz. I had a small box lunch...perfect size...of the fish tempura and the sauce.. and fish was so good. I was at King Auto Center and was referred to go to Sone's Cafe (by the staff and owners son) dont regret it. It was awesome! read more

Sone's - Small box lunch fish... - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Parking is easily found all over the shopping mall. They have lots of food set out for you to oogle and want. It is pretty well priced for the amount of food that you get. I would go when it is busy since that is probably when they have new batches of food out. I went during a slower time and some of my chicken was warm/coldish.. But if you are looking for something quick that is not fast food, then this is a good alternative. read more

We were looking for a good place to pick up some bentos to take on the plane, and found this place on Yelp. The restaurant appears to be owned by a Christian family, as they were playing Christian music in their restaurant. Very friendly and helpful customer service. We told the lady that we wanted to get some bentos to take on the plane, and she put them in a to-go box and wrapped them up in cellophane wrap. We got 2 of the box lunches, which were $5 each, and it came with 2 musubi's, 1 chicken, 1 shrimp, 1 Teri beef, 1 luncheon meat & namasu. What a deal! The food itself was okay - the chicken was the best. The shrimp had a little too much batter on it and not enough shrimp. The meal itself served its purpose on the plane. read more

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The food was good and authentic, especially since the menu changes daily. So that means more options throughout the week. Very friendly service and friendly faces. Has a very warm and home like feeling making anyone feel comfortable here. I enjoyed the food tremendously and look forward to coming back here sometime. I love their love for their Lord and Savior for the Bible says, "Matthew 10:32-33 So everyone who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven, but whoever denies me before men, I also will deny before my Father who is in heaven." I am One happy Customer. I definitely recommend this place to everyone. read more

Anyone On taking the NCL cruise that stops at the Nawiliwili port, jump on the Kmart bus and come to this hidden beauty! Hands-down the best food we have had since being in beautiful state of Hawaii! Hands-down must stop at her beautiful homemade mom and pop food at a great and reasonable price! read more

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Highly recommended by a local, this place had tasty homemade eats with real Hawaiian flavor. Amazing for a mall. And super affordable. Owner was very nice. I wish they had air conditioning. read more

My husband and I came here by chance. They were so helpful and kind! Having never been here before we got a few samples. Pork Adobo, fish tofu, and a fried chicken in a vinegar sauce... can't remember the name! The crunch was ridiculously satisfying! But it's all so delicious! Definitely hit up this spot for legit food and friendly service. -The girl with the industrial earring read more