Delicious, healthy, flavorful & locally sourced! Best of all the service is filled with Aloha. I always feel so good when I eat here and not just my taste buds & tummy. The bowls made by the Chef are superb with the best dressings (they sell bottles of it, too) and always paired with a good amount of protein. You can also build your own bowl with the ingredients that are in season & choose your favorite dressing over a salad, noodle, or rice bowl. The meal is not complete without the in-house drinks & desserts. Yes, it's not the cheapest meal. I think of it as a little self-care that goes a long way for my health & well-being. I wish more places like Laulima exist on the Big Island!
Thank you Laulima for always being the best! You can taste the love and care that goes into the bowls. The laulima team is so kind and eager to help. I enjoy watching the effortless way they work together to make sure everyone is taken care of, not just their customers but their team too! I love the yummy flavors and fresh ingredients. Their Hawaiian ginger peanut sauce with the rice noodles is the perfect combination. I get it with the vegan protein option of curried chickpeas and it satisfies every time. When I need something filling but also something good to cleanse my body and soul, I come to laulima!
Honestly - Laulima is my ONE favorite place to dine in Kona. When I moved away from the Island, I missed Laulima most. When I return for visits, I head there first. The bowls are fresh, delicious, and bursting with unique flavor combinations. I obsess over their tsukemono. You can buy a whole jar of it. Which I do. And their handcrafted dressings are excellent. (I’ve not had a better green goddess dressing.) Both the atmosphere of the restaurant and their service are superb. It’s such delicious food you can feel good about eating. They make it a priority to source from local farmer friends!
This is my go to lunch spot when I’m in town! The staff is super friendly, Angeli and Kaitlyn are so sweet and helpful. The curried chickpea crumble is an amazing protein choice and one of my favorites. Love how fresh and vibrant everything is. It’s great seeing how they partner with local farmers and are connected to the community. Gotta remember to grab a few of their bottled house made sauces to take those amazing flavors home. They’re great on everything and really make throwing together a great dinner a breeze.
I LOVE Laulima! So fresh and delicious! Call ahead to place a to go order for grab and go! Very friendly staffs too :)
Obsessed with the beautiful love filled food that Laulima has to offer! Whether it is filling my checked bag full of the homemade sauces or stuffing my face to my hearts content with their farm to table menu, Laulima never disappoints. Must stop in on every trip to Big Island!!!
Fresh and local! Bowls, salads, a couple killer sandwiches, and other natural good grub. The veggies are always fresh and they list which farm they are sourced. There is indoor and outdoor seating and it's easy to take it to go and eat on the run. Great local lunch food that doesn't require a nap.
Amazing food that makes you feel good! We don't feel like we have had too much food, but we are fulfilled. Nothing guilty. Just delicious. Plus the service is awesome!!!!
I’m a weekly regular at Laulima Food Patch for various reasons. You can trust that no matter the combination of ingredients you choose for your meal, they were sourced with your health as the priority. Fresh, delicious, high quality ingredients that are packed full of virtually every bit of nutritional fuel you need to lead your day with energy and comfort. Plenty of variety, simple ordering, and friendly service.
Although it begins with the food, the employees truly make this establishment shine. From top to bottom every employee exudes a warm genuineness that immediately fortifies your decision to eat there. They are all great at what they do , display a passion for cuisine + health and do it all with a kind hearted disposition and professionalism. I live 45 min away from Laulima and still go multiple times a week. It is my first choice out of any establishment out here and everyone should check it out if you are in the Kona area to experience it for yourselves. 10/10
My favorite local lunch spot! I love that I can get a consistent, flavorful, lunch bowl with local ingredients and friendly service. I usually order and split my meal into lunch for two days. You won’t get a bland, trite salad at Laulima. Bonita puts so much energy into making recipes that are well balanced and healthy. It’s easily one of Kona’s best local restaurants.
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