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Kawamoto Store
95/100 (451 ratings)
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Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Deli
Asian
Deli
Hawaiian
Hawaiian
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Noodle
Shrimp
Tempura
Bento (Lunch Box)
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"I was heading to the hostel on my way back from farmers market and decided to give this place a try when I saw the line out the door. One of the best..."
Roe Villa
"Line was out the door at like 9am, but sooo worth it! We ended up ordering a build your own bento box en route to Volcano Nat’l park, and boy I..."
Cassy Lee
"Ok…I remember always loving the food here for as long as I can remember growing up on Hawaii Island. Maki sushi, shrimp tempura, nori chicken,..."
Nathan Kam
"Great local place for an impromptu custom bento. Line was a few feet out the door so had to wait about 20 minutes for order to be taken. When you..."
Craig Chin
"Fantastic selection of Bento box favorites. Gotta get there early before they sell out. Prices are very affordable. Super good value and yummy...."
Peter Schröder
"Best place to get lunch to take to the beach!!! Get there very early as it's popular and many items sell out quickly. They keep making food all..."
Jill Burrows
"Great place to get an authentic Japanese bento meal customized to your tastes. Was busy quite early in the..."
William Nicoll
"All kinds of awesome! The food is amazingly delicious and priced really reasonably. The service is so friendly! I was amazed at how quickly they..."
Brian Watson
"It was a great deal !!! Super friendly and delicious!!! Well organized, this is a great option for long..."
Pono Guerrero
"It was my mom's favorite. Food is good, old school style but just a little greasy ( maybe that's why it's so good..."
Jaynel Aldana
"I'm so impressed with their friendly and efficient service. They had the most affordable pricing on bentos we had to order lots for my dad's..."
Cathy Thomas
"Great breakfast or lunch spot! Cheap items and delicious foods. I really enjoyed the spam musubi, corned beef hash, chicken katsu and shrimp tempura...."
stan yu
"This place was recommended to me by a co-worker. This is by far one of my favorites. The Spam Musubi is really good, but the rest is sooo good and..."
Chad Kuk
"First timer here..The customer service is exceptional, the line can get long but worth it. *Early bird gets the worm. One dude stood out the most he..."
Miss Mel Kaai
"Delicious food for cheap! We got enough for two for about $10. I really like the cone sushi, tempura veggies, and pork, but everything I tried was..."
Rebecca Major
"Was expecting food to be better than it was but enjoyed what was..."
Terance L
"When in Hilo, Kawamoto! Go for breakfast & lunch! They close early and open early. All kine of local delicacy from Japanese, Hawaiian, Filipino..."
Ian Ray
Hilo Lunch Shop
91/100 (490 ratings)
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Asian
Asian
Hawaiian
Hawaiian
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Brunch
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Salad
Tempura
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Asian
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Cheap Eats
"This place is a local favorite. It’s like a deli customized with Hawaii’s Japanese favorite foods(Okazuya style). A lot of people get a meal or..."
trl1971
"A very small local Japanese restaurant. Love their food! Very traditional old school Japanese food! Price is unbeatable! Very very cheap, nothing is..."
Muak
"An absolutely wonderful place for Okazuya style food. They have an awesome selection to please everyone in the family, group or party! I have been..."
Mona Livsey
"This place was awesome definitely one of me favorite, it’s easy to share the food and great for long days on the..."
Pono Guerrero
"Great place to pick up early morning bento before work or a drive along the Hamakua coast. Prices are good and the food is home style..."
Sandra Hashida
"Have come here since I was a kid. Best place for bento style food for field trips, beach trips, picnics, or just plain old bfast. I go every time I..."
K K
"The food was good. I was there on a Saturday around 11:00 and there was a line out the door. I went with my daughter she frequents this lunch shop,..."
Jo Borges
"I haven’t been here in years and the food is still great. I’ve always ordered the cone sushi, Musubi, and tempura shrimp. They have lots of other..."
Carlos Loslos
"Such a great deal. Their prices are unbelievable, but get there early as the line gets long. So worth it though for the local and homemade..."
Pj Folwarski
"We stumbled upon this place looking for lunch, and it was a winner. Amazing tempura, crispy and light. The Mac salad had potato, probably the best..."
Petra Vannucci-Henkel
Ocean Sushi Deli
88/100 (582 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Scallops
Tuna
Salmon
Fish Soup
Curry
Tempura
Bento (Lunch Box)
Shrimp
Salad
Crab
"Very good food and great service. We ate here for our anniversary. Best sushi I have had. Next time we visit the Big Island we will come..."
Kellie Guy
"The food is reasonable and tasty. Not too expensive for what you get. Wait time was a little long. Wait staff was friendly and..."
Jody Kanemaru
"Good sushi and nigiri, didn't try sashimi. Price for rolls decent. Nigiri prices good. Tempura platter..."
Troy H
"Okay sushi. Okay prices. Tea was kinda weak. There servers were nice. The place is very nicely decorated, minimalist modern design..."
Chastity W
"This was one of my favorite restaurants in Hilo. They have the best California roll and I've not found a better one on the mainland or Japan..."
Kara Paul
"Really awesome food and great prices and friendly..."
Janelle L
"Wonderful place in Hilo for Japanese favorites. The food was fresh and..."
Sid C
"Decent food and reasonable price. The Udon had a lot of noodles and stuff, broth had hot..."
Kevin Lai
"Best sushi on big Island, hands down, and very affordable. I go here everytime I'm in Hilo and just feast on delicious..."
John Carroll
"I am so happy that ocean sushi has been able to stay open! The takeout service is efficient, and the safety practices to prevent virus transmission..."
Tonie Bass
"This place has affordable and good quality sushi. The look of the place here and at the old location was always undecorated white. Sometimes the..."
Victoria Ostrovsky
"If you want to eat and a real hand crafted, fresh sushi kind of place this is where you go. Huge variety. Good tasting food. It's not only sushi..."
Bryson Peterson
"Good food. Quite busy which resulted in along wait for food. Staff was pleasant and attentive. Making sushi takes time so if you don't mind a wait..."
Jon Przywojski
"Decided to give them another try. This time it was better than my last experience. I like that we can bring our own alcohol beverages. The waitress..."
Ashley Nartatez-staudinger
Ponds
87/100 (2494 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Seafood
Hawaiian
Bar
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Hawaiian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Fish & Chips
Eggplant
Cod
Ribs
Pasta
Alfredo
Salad
Escargot
Fish
Cheesecakes
Crab
Pork
Tempura
Scallops
Salmon Salad
Clams
Burger
Calamari
Hamburgers
Cakes
Tuna
Lamb
Calamares
Shrimp
Pesto
Fish & chips
Salmon
Beef
Chowder
Lobster
Cheesecake
Sit down
American
Bar
Seafood
Hawaiian
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Live Music
Waterfront
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"Nice place. Everything was good…..not great. I did enjoy my meal. The Cesear salad was good. I also had the seafood pasta……also good...."
Eric Mork
"Wonderful ambiance, beautiful view of the ocean, and exceptional service! Loved the live music and drinks were excellent drinks. Great spot for a..."
Laila Moiré-Selvage
"Watched a sea turtle swimming through the window as we enjoyed the best fish and chips for lunch. Fish was fresh and tasty. Staff was friendly and..."
Wayne Pinkham
"What a great place. They were recommended to us. It did not disappoint. Great happy hour and daily specials. We sat by the window and watched the..."
Renee Gleason
"Our family of five from Texas and Oklahoma visited Oahu and the Big Island for Spring Break! After a day of hiking Volcanoes, we had dinner at Ponds...."
Chandra
"Been there twice during the trip. Ask the chef for the special today! Great drink, juicy steak! Nothing I would complain! Much better than the higher..."
Abby Yu
"Great meal and service. We ended up at the corner table with no reservation and it was fun. There was a fisher bird that came over and continued to..."
Joel Garcia-Trevino
"Ponds hilo is a unique dining experience as it is literally built over a pond where you can watch colorful koi and turtles swimming during dinner,..."
Judy Li
"They used to have such a good Ceasar salad. It's quite mediocre now. The prime rib was good but fairway grill is better and less expensive. The clam..."
Jenna Timmons
"Loved this place. Sat by open windows looking out over Ice Pond with families picnicking and children swimming, ducks and a turtle in the water below..."
Carol Bailey
"Atmosphere and service fantastic. Food not so much. We've been before. A long time ago and the food was great. Hopefully this was a one time..."
Malena Kea
"Although this would usually be called a dive, it had a fun and friendly vibe as well as high quality food. Clams were well done, drinks were strong..."
Jim Alford
"Food was very good, the staff are really friendly and kind. The table setting, environment, cleaniness all good. Only complaint is that they didn't..."
Priscilla Cheng
"Loved the food there, delicious and not too big portioned. They give you a complimentary appetiser but ours was so big we thought he accidentally..."
Monica Cho
"It has all the things I like: great food, great service. Great atmosphere. If they aren't paying the local kids to entertain the guests with their..."
David W
Cafe 100
85/100 (2538 ratings)
Quick Bites
American
Fast Food
Cafe
Fast food
Diner
American
Hawaiian
Hawaiian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Lunch
Late Night
Meatloaf
Salad
Chili
Salmon
Cheeseburger
Burger
Tempura
Hamburgers
Fish
Shrimp
Pork
Beef
Sit down
American
Hawaiian
Fast food
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Cash Only
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Discover
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Cheap Eats
"Husband got the famed Loco Moco and I got the Island Girl (shrimp & teriyaki) plate. Portions were filling and a decent price. The shrimp was really..."
J.L. Martin
"You can get local Hawaiian style food here. In search of halal food (virtually non-existent in Hawaii) we ended up here. We tried fish Loco (which is..."
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"Last time we were on The Big Island we were introduced to the Loco Moco. My wife did some research and discovered that Cafe 100 might be the..."
Justice Anderson
"Order from the windows, and the dining area is under cover. The Loco Moco was..."
Mark The Bassman
"Came for the Moco Loco. I am not a connoisseur of the Moco Loco dish, but in general it seemed good. Basic counter ordering and simple tables that..."
Matt Mottier
"Delicious home of the loco moco. We got the loco moco - which is the definition of a “sometimes food”. Delicious though. We took it to go and..."
Sellers Family
"I like this place a lot. If you are looking for a quick and fast local Hawaiian cuisine, this is the place you should go. Price wise is also cheap..."
SH Lu
"Mostly for takeaway now but they do have seats available for dining on site. Ordered their corned beef and Super Loco Moco and was wowed by the..."
Steven Sunaryo
"This is the kind of take out food I really enjoy! Perfect amounts, great prices, and ono oh so tasty! Come here during lunch and expect to wait a..."
Jeff Jost
"Delicious local food at reasonable prices compared to other places on the island. My pic is midway through destroying my Super Loco Moco. Soooo..."
Brooke
"Cafe 100 and their Loco Moco were recommended by several locals and didn't disappoint. The Island girl (teriyaki plate) was also awesome. Not fancy,..."
John Martin
"This is a long standing local eatery. All the classic local food you need. Loco Moco options are extensive. The standard Loco is smaller than you..."
Kiwi
"A wide variety of food that you order at window and take away. Also, call orders in for pick-up available. I had Chicken Katsu and Stephen had large..."
Robert Schuppert-McDonald
"Charming Hilo mainstay, do all you can to stop here on your visit it’s SO WORTH IT My heart is full after this combo plate! (Chop Steak, Katsu..."
Michael
"Great value - limited outside seating under cover. 4 people for $35. Bargain prices. Steak and shrimp for $13. Loco Moco for around $6. Double bacon..."
Don M Hokanson
"Our first time visiting this place because it's the spot for Loco Moco I was told. We arrived early evening and it seemed to have a pretty good flow..."
Steve Cowden
"Fantastic. Came here twice. Simple Hawaiian fare at reasonable prices. Plenty of parking and places to sit. Good customer service and so so many..."
Lisa Chan
Kuhio Grille
84/100 (1401 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Hawaiian
Polynesian
Hawaiian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Salad
Toasts
Omelette
Tempura
Yakitori (Grilled Skewers)
Cakes
Burger
Fish
Hamburgers
Fried rice
Pork
Beef
Pancakes
Sit down
Hawaiian
Polynesian
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Great little restaurant in Hilo serving Hawaiian food. I had a combo of their laulau (meat cooked to perfection in a ball of taro leaves) and fried..."
John Bye
"Cool spot in Hilo! Family run restaurant with rich history. Grandparents were kalo (taro) farmers who came from Japan to Hawaii. The family started..."
Yonathan Mickelsen
"Great place to eat. Decent prices. Atmosphere could use some work. Would recommend to..."
don b
"We were seated pretty quickly even though it was a busy lunch hour. The nice waitress helped me order when I was being indecisive about which of the..."
Jeff D.
"First time eating laulau, and I think I found my new favorite food! My son and I split a laulau with fried rice because we weren't starving, but we..."
Kim Everson
"I was there last week and had the chicken cutlet and the laulau. Very delicious tho a bit salty for me. As I understand laulau is suppose to be..."
Shahbaz Salehi
"Laulau combo is really good. Very generous portions. Staff is super friendly. Restaurant is kept clean. That's important to me while enjoying a..."
Marco Murillo
"Can’t beat the prices. Large portions. Seems to be a lot of locals eating here. I had a loco - without gravy. I’m sure they were shocked to their..."
David Massey
"Wanted a good Mac salad and this place did not disappoint with their addition of potatoes to make a mac/potatoe salad combo. I got the Shrimp plate..."
Reneé Davidson
"Pretty good food, won't disappoint if you're hungry. It's more home diner than it is gourmet. Anything with gravy is a bit homogenized so have it on..."
Magical Pancake
"This is definitely a no frills local spot. Food is good, traditional Hawaiian fare with generous servings. I had the combination plate with teriyaki..."
Diana
"5/5 Value - Giant portion sizes! 4/5 Lau Lau was flavourful and braised very well. 3/5 Fried rice, was a bit bland and not enough “wok hei”. 3/5..."
Cyn Thia
"Great portion sizes at good value prices in this Hawaiian restaurant. Definitely get the laulau while you’re here, and accompany it with the fried..."
Rovik Robert
"Not busy when I came, was seated fast, and staff were friendly. I enjoyed the kanak atak. I liked the fried rice and the luau meat. I asked for a..."
Carrigail Abanes
"Friendly staff with speedy service. Let me preface this and say that I cannot comment on the food too much because maybe my Californian taste is..."
Afshar Hassani
"Staff was great! We had a party of 5 and was quickly seated. Tried the famous lau lau and it was sooo yummy! Try the Kanak attack plate. You won't..."
AJ Silao
Restaurant Miwa
80/100 (877 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Japanese
Seafood
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Pork
Udon
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Salad
Salmon
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Tempura
Tonkatsu
Sit down
Japanese
Sushi
Asian
Seafood
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The service is always great and the food is delicious. The fried pork belly is one of my favorites. Definitely..."
Angie
"Excellent Japanese food. Lunch special for $17.95 (February, 2022) includes choice of 2 protein, rice, miso soup, green tea, salad, seaweed, and..."
Philip Suomu
"Delishous Sushi, well made and very fresh😋 of course, ai had to order the Miso, and that was very good, too! The sushi portions are small, for the..."
Dawn Figueira
"This restaurant offers a more traditional Japanese meal. I enjoyed every minute, and found that the food was excellent. It was quickly prepared and..."
John T.L Hulstine
"A little pricey but definitely worth it. A little hole in the wall restaurant with authentic Japanese food. The tempura batter is perfect and not too..."
Sophie
"I'm Japanese. I think this is best Japanese restaurant in town. My husband likes beef teriyaki. I like any kind of fish..."
tomomi
"I love restaurant Miwa. I always make it a point to head there when I am back in town. Everything on their menu is delicious and their customer..."
Maitri Soga
"Delightful food, simple sushi rolls, (no fancy house rolls if you are into that sort of thing), seriously some of the best service I’ve ever had,..."
Jennifer Etter Walker
"Lovely friendly hostess Made us feel comfortable Service was great They were hard workers Food..."
Lorraine Cook
"Very delicious food. Wagyu was on point. A must visit whenever in Hilo. Staff was friendly and..."
Freddy V
"Good lunch spot. Japanese/sushi. Tucked away so look for it..."
Gregory Arianoff
"Glad we didn’t listen to the negative reviews. Excellent food and service! Standard size rolls were good for appetizers. Combo meal with sashimi,..."
Bo Abney
"Most impressive waiter I’ve ever had. Food was amazing. Bit of a hole in the wall we randomly decided to stop at, but don’t let the mall vibe or..."
David
"This place was a great for a quiet lunch, and the food was delicious. Service was quick and not a long wait for the..."
Rene Fierro
"First time going and it was really nice, we went early so it was quiet. A few others came in shortly after us. Wait staff is very professional with..."
Shaylene Dela Cruz
"Finally got to Restaurant Miwa! My partner won a gift certificate for $50 from my Federal Credit Union, and we had a wonderfully delightful time. As..."
Cristina Pineda
Miyo's Restaurant
77/100 (2398 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Seafood
Seafood
Asian
Japanese Fusion
Gluten Free Options
Japanese
Asian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Donburi (Rice Bowl)
Salad
Fish
Sashimi
Scallops
Udon
Oyster
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Tuna
Salmon
Fish Soup
Curry
Noodle
Shrimp
Beef
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Tempura
Eggplant
Bento (Lunch Box)
Tonkatsu
Sit down
Asian
Seafood
Japanese
Japanese Fusion
Wine and Beer
Reservations
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Seating
Highchairs Available
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Make no mistake, the food here is top notch. Delicious flavors with attractive presentation. The docking of one star comes from service that couldn't..."
Ryan Thomas
"Finally had the chance to experience the Izakaya bar at Miyo's. The food and service were top notch, and we even had a chance to chat with the owner..."
Peter Engel Storms
"The food is excellent here and so is service. Shrimp tempura was melt in your mouth, goodness! The vegetable tempura was cooked to perfection. I..."
Brenda C
"Food and atmosphere was very good!! Braxton was the amazing waitress!!! Make sure to ask for her section. So funny and sweet really made us have a..."
Valerie Walls
"Everything… literally everything was great! From the service, the food quality and quantity to the prices. I highly recommend the mushrooms as a..."
Andreas Aristidou
"Make Miyo’s a must stop if you’re in Hilo!! We got a spot in the bar and were able to watch the chefs meticulously prep each dish before serving..."
Brent McKee
"The quality of the food is excellent. For $25 You get generous portions in the bento which makes the cost worth it. Tempura was light and crispy. ..."
Julie Rawlins
"Great lunch spot. You can get away without a reservation for lunch but not dinner. Everything was so good and great..."
Laura Weaver
"Excellent service and food as always. I made sure to make reservations as we were coming for dinner. Even though it was just the two of us, I highly..."
Jen Shigemi
"I took a good friend for lunch. Haven't seen her for a while and we had a lot to catch up. I ordered the teriyaki with tempura and she ordered the..."
Vicky Hulihee-Nourrie
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