Must-see restaurants in North Kohala

  • Sushi platter, Sushi Rock Cafe, Hawi, North Kohala.

    Sushi Rock

    North Kohala

    This ever-popular sushi bar is famous all over the island for its fusion tropical rolls, which might include papaya, mac nuts, Fuji apple or goat cheese…

  • Bamboo

    North Kohala

    The ever-popular Bamboo offers interesting takes on old standbys, such as mahimahi on focaccia with shredded papaya. It shares space with a gallery and…

  • Roots Alchemy

    North Kohala

    This little family-run organic take-out stand dishes out delicious empanadas (try the sweet potato, kale and goat cheese), bowls of ulu (breadfruit) curry…

  • Trio

    North Kohala

    Trio specializes in three-course, creative Hawaiian-fusion cuisine. The menu has a lot of variation; on one night you might mix Indonesian chicken with…

  • Kahua Ranch

    North Kohala

    Looking for a down-home country barbecue on a gorgeous piece of sloping pasture with wide-open views? Busloads of lei-wearing tourists join the Richards…

  • Gill's Lanai

    North Kohala

    With its umbrella-shaded patio and tiny kitchen, this avocado-colored roadside cafe offers a beach vibe and unfairly good food, given Kapaʻau's small size…

  • Fresh Off the Grid

    North Kohala

    When you're done hiking in the Pololu Valley – or, y'know, if you're just driving and feeling kind of peckish – pop into this fruit stand, which serves…

  • King's View Cafe

    North Kohala

    The King's View is a bit of a community fixture in North Kohala, offering hot subs, creative pizzas (rosemary garlic anyone?), omelets, burgers and plate…

  • Sweet Potato Kitchen

    North Kohala

    This cozy kitchen serves heaping plates of vegetarian, gluten free and vegan fare, from congee (rice porridge) cooked with black rice, garlic and local…

  • Chaba

    North Kohala

    If you're in need of a Thai food fix in North Kohala, this roadside stall with outdoor bench seating is pretty much your only option. It's a good one as…

  • Kohala Coffee Mill

    North Kohala

    A comfy place to hang out and treat yourself to muffins, fresh-brewed Kona coffee and heavenly Tropical Dreams ice cream. For breakfast, the bagels,…

  • Kohala Grown Market

    North Kohala

    This little market is the place to come for fresh fruits, cold drinks, and a nice fridge full of ice cream and popsicles. There's a slew of jams, honey,…

  • Nambu Courtyard

    North Kohala

    Pleasantly low-key, this owner-run cafe can be mixed with the service – sometimes it feels warm and friendly, sometimes you feel like you've interrupted…

  • CSC Cafe

    North Kohala

    There's a lot of focus on organic, healthy, gluten-free, name-your-food-trend dining in the Hawi and Kapaʻau area. Not at CSC – this place is all about…

  • Minnie's

    North Kohala

    This local-favorite family restaurant serves generous, groaning portions of Hawaiian and American comfort food: burgers, sandwiches and plate lunches,…

  • Mi Ranchito

    North Kohala

    Hawi folks and West Coast transplants (to be fair, there's a lot of overlap between those categories) love this little Mexican place, which is basically a…

  • Takata Store

    North Kohala

    For groceries, try this well-stocked, family-run market between Hawi and Kapaʻau.

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