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Miami Herald
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Where to Eat, Drink and Chill in Kauai's Tastiest Beach Town
Before traveling to Hawaii for the first time, I spent hours browsing through Instagram and TikTok foodie posts. Gathering ideas for all the delicious meals I'd eat, I had high expectations for the food in Poipu Beach, located on the south shore of Kauai. As it turns out, this island's food scene impressed me even more than expected. From nicer, more sophisticated spots like Red Salt Restaurant to quick bar bites at Kalapaki Joe's, check out these best Kauai food and drink spots on your next visit. These must-visit restaurants in Kauai won't let you down. I love Indian food and will make a point to grab it during any trip. This tucked-away restaurant, "That Indian Place", has excellent food and will adjust to your spice preferences. I ordered the butter chicken (mild) and the chicken sagwala (mild), along with some garlic naan bread. The local atmosphere and outdoor dining patio really made this place stand out as one of my favorite spots to eat throughout the whole trip. Top menu items Mango LassiButter ChickenChicken Tikka MasalaChicken SagwalaPaneer Tikka Stop by Brennecke's Beach Broiler as you stroll along Poipu Beach for a lively, vibrant atmosphere. Locals and visitors alike know this top spot as one of the best places for food and drink on Kauai. While crowded, you can grab some phenomenal bites here as well as tropical-style frozen cocktails. I loved the desserts here too. If you plan on doing some appetizer or bar hopping along the main strip, definitely make this restaurant/bar a must-visit spot. Top menu items Seafood Pupu PlatterMango MadnessLava Lava FlowPineapple Rum Upside Down Cake If you want to try a Loco Moco, stop by Red Salt Restaurant, attached to the beautiful Ko'a Kea Resort. This spot served the best Loco Moco I had while in Hawaii. A Loco Moco is a Hawaiian favorite comfort food, made with white rice, gravy, a hamburger patty, and topped with a fried egg. It sounds interesting, but trust me once you try it, you'll want to order it time and time again. The ocean views from this restaurant also set the scene for a nice meal. Top menu items Lemon Pineapple PancakesLoco Moco Acai Bowl Unlike other islands with numerous national chains, Kauai offers a more locally inspired dining scene. This laid-back, down-to-earth island provides numerous options for fresh, local seafood, including mahimahi, ahi tuna, and ono. The island also has many traditional Hawaiian plates to try. I highly recommend trying at least one classic Hawaiian dish, such as the Loco Moco, during your visit. You'll also find spam musubi almost everywhere, another classic food in Kauai. Where to Stay in Kauai, Hawaii's Gorgeous Garden IsleBest Time to Visit Hawaii: A Month-by-Month GuideUnwind & Recharge: Choosing the Ideal Hawaiian Island for Your Family Getaway10 Dreamy Honeymoon Spots in the USA20 Fun Things to Do in Hawaii with Kids The post Where to Eat, Drink and Chill in Kauai's Tastiest Beach Town appeared first on She Buys Travel. Copyright © 2025 SheBuysTravel · All Rights Reserved
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kimo's Hawaiian BBQ brings the BOOM!
Apr. 13—I want to start by saying I've never tried Hawaiian food other than having a poke bowl on a couple of occasions, a delicious meal for any fish lovers out there. But on this trip, I headed to Kimo's Hawaiian BBQ on Girard Boulevard, just north of Candelaria Road, to get my first authentic island fix. The restaurant sits in an unassuming metal-framed building in an industrial area also home to La Cumbre Brewing Company. The restaurant has enough room to seat maybe a couple dozen people. The walls are decorated with all the awards won by the restaurant, including from the Duke City Foodie Fest, a local food truck festival, which leads me to mention that this restaurant also operates a food truck, according to its Facebook page. The menu, listed above the register where you order, features about a dozen or so items, some listed under the "plate lunch" section, a nod to the Hawaiian-style meal known for offering a scoop of rice and typically a meat and macaroni salad. On this trip, I opted for the Loco Moco ($10), a dish featuring steamed rice, gravy, a beef patty and a fried egg. It's a rather popular dish in Hawaii, and I've seen it featured on the show "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," hosted by Guy Fieri (I want to mention that I only watch the show when there's nothing else interesting on TV). I ordered the Loco Moco with the egg fried sunny-side up, which is how I typically order my eggs, as I'm a fan of the runny yolk. I also ordered Spam Musubi, a Hawaiian snack with rice and a slice of grilled Spam wrapped in dried seaweed, kind of like sushi but without fish. I also grabbed an Aloha Maid strawberry guava drink ($3) in a can. Since I ate this meal for lunch on a Monday, I invited my colleague Noah Alcala Bach, who covers education and has also written Nibbles columns of his own. Noah ordered a Katsu Chicken Sandwich, which features a piece of chicken fried in panko bread crumbs housed between two buns, served with a dipping sauce. The Loco Moco, which I had been wanting to try for years, had a comforting taste — something I could see myself eating at least once a week without getting tired. The gravy, which had a beefy flavor, was warm and light and paired oh so well with the scoop of steamed rice it was lathered over. The beef patty was cooked to perfection — not too dry, not undercooked — and the egg was the icing on top; the yolk and the gravy, which I will admit I was somewhat unsure of, married well together. The Spam Musubi ($5) I was excited to try. I love sushi — my favorite part of sushi is the nori, of course — and the idea of dried seaweed and rice paired with a piece of canned meat I haven't had since I was a small child seemed exactly like the kind of new food I was ready to put in my mouth. It didn't disappoint. The saltiness of the Spam was diminished in some ways by the block of rice, and the taste of the nori elevated it. While the Loco Moco was the meal I was most looking forward to trying, the Spam Musubi, in my opinion, was the star of the show. I also had a small bite of Noah's Katsu Chicken Sandwich, which was good, although it did remind me of basically any fried chicken sandwich served anywhere. I think the next time I try this place out, I will opt for the plate lunch version, which offers the fried patty served with rice. Last but not least, the canned Aloha Maid drink, which Google tells me is made in Hawaii, was sweet and different from other canned drinks. It wasn't carbonated and was more of a juice, but it was great and paired well with my meal. Since I have brain rot — a slang term for someone who spends way too much time on the internet — I am going to give Kimo's Hawaiian BBQ five big BOOMS! Shoutout to A.J. and Big Justice, aka the Costco Guys. For those who don't have brain rot, a boom is a good thing, and I highly recommend trying this spot out. Nibbles is a recurring dining review by Journal staffers of restaurants across New Mexico. Matthew Narvaiz is a business editor for the Albuquerque Journal. You can reach him at mnarvaiz@
Axios
14-03-2025
- Business
- Axios
Unko Maui's bringing island-inspired burgers to Deco District
Unko Maui's, a food truck known for its island-inspired bites, is setting down roots with a new brick-and-mortar location in the Deco District. The latest: The restaurant takes over the former Fredericksburg Road home of Deco Pizzeria, which closed last year. The grand opening is from noon-8pm Saturday. Dig in: The menu features unique burgers, including a twist on Loco Moco — a classic island dish — along with options featuring teriyaki chicken and pineapple. It'll also have a dessert bar for guests to build custom ice cream orders. The menu ranges from $5 for an a la carte burger to $13 for a burger, side and a drink. The vibe: Guests can look forward to events like Aloha Fridays, complete with hula performances during the summer. While the restaurant will be open until 1am, it will not serve alcohol. "We really like to focus on creating a family-friendly environment," owner Mike Suarez tells Axios. Zoom out: Unko Maui's is a companion restaurant of Maui's on Main, a popular downtown-adjacent spot that debuted exactly one year earlier. What they're saying: Unko Maui's aims to strike a balance between quality and affordability. "With prices on everything being so high now, we want to provide affordable meals so people leave full and happy," Suarez says.
