Makai Plantation

The food is excellent, the people are helpful and kind. I took one star off because contactless ordering system was a bit of a pain, and the tables didn't seem to get wiped off between customers. (Maybe because we were there at a particularly busy time) None the less, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal.

An airport resident. We had some time to kill till the next flight, so naturally we hit the bar. It is a nice bar as long as the airport bar goes. Have everything you would expect from a airport bar. Their food looked good but unfortunately we are full after 5 hours of airplane flight, didn’t order anything. They have typical bar food plus poke bowl and the similar dishes. Beer selection on tap was good. You can have Real Kona Brewing’s beer here. (The ones in the mainland are made by Anhauser Bush in the mainland.

I only had two nice double Bloody Marys. Ordering is via QR code. Listen: order what you want and it will come but don’t close out until ready to leave!! The ordering system is a bit confusing but it’s great once you get the hang of it. I don’t get how this system helps their efficiency. When you order it makes you think you have to close out to receive the order but don’t close out. Say “no” to that until you ARE ready to close just like a traditional system.

I had a short time to get something to eat before my flight, but I liked how inviting this place looked when walking by it on my way to my gate. I stopped in and went to the bar as it wasn’t crowded. The bartender Benjamin was very friendly and recommended the Passionfruit Margarita when I inquired about their signature cocktails. That drink was delicious. It was the perfect balance of just enough sweetness from the passionfruit purée, married with tequila, lime & triple sec. I decided to order the Hawaiian dish Kahlua pork with cabbage. WOW, this dish was flavorful and so well balanced. Every bite was delicious 🤤 I’ll definitely seek this place out when I go through this airport from now on.

Pleasantly surprised by the great food! We came early if that makes a difference at 10:20am. There was no wait at all, we went in, sat and used the QR menu and ordered from it. It took time to load but wasn’t bad. We got greeted by 2 servers they were very kind to both my daughter and I. The food came and it tasted great! My Uncle Gary(?) burger was flavorful and juicy. My daughters stir fried noodles was good as well and she ate a lot of it. Glad we didn’t goto the food court right outside of the TSA!