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Kailua-Kona Restaurants

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Here are some of our favorite restaurants in Kailu-Kona


Bale Kona Sandwich & Vietnamese Food
74-5588 Palani Rd
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-1212

Bale is a casual dining authentic Vietnamese restaurant.  Serving a large Vietnamese menu and a variety of French-inspired sandwiches, Bale is a tasty, affordable restaurant.  View map.


Buns in the Sun Inc
75-5595 Palani Rd # A10
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 326-2774

Buns in the Sun is a busy little Bakery/Deli.  Serving sandwiches and freshly baked breads, this is a great place to pick up some food on your way to the beach or the volcano.  Buns also serves breakfast starting at 5:00AM.  You have to try their Kalua Pig sandwich - absolutely delicious!  View map.


Cassandra's Greek Taverna
75-5669 Alii Dr
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 334-1066

Cassandra's is a wonderful little Greek restaurant overlooking Kailua Pier, across the street from the King Kam Hotel.  The food is authentically Greek, and they even serve breakfast.


Cuz'ns Deli
Kona Inn Shopping Village
75-5744 Alii Dr
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 326-4920

Cuz'ns is waterfront, nestled within the shops of the Kona Inn Shopping Village.  Hot and cold sandwiches, ice cream, and internet access with a beautiful view of the ocean and Kailua pier.  Eat inside or outside.  This is a great spot to grab a cone of macadamia nut ice cream, then walk out on the sea wall and watch the sunset!  Vew map.


Hayashi's You Make the Roll - Sushi Take Out
Kona Marketplace
75-5725 Alii Drive, D-101
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(808) 326-1322

You Make the Roll is the best sushi restaurant in Kailua-Kona!  Although the restaurant itself is nothing more than a take-out counter with a few outdoor cafe-style tables, looks are deceiving...  This sushi restaurant is a hidden gem, tucked away in the rear of the Kona Marketplace (entrance faces Sarona Rd.), near Sandwich Island Divers.  The sushi is delicious, the rolls are huge, and the prices are unbeatable!  View map.


Kamuela Deli
Kona Coast Shopping Center
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 334-0017

Kamuela Deli is your typical Hawaiian lunch counter deli.  Serving a mix of Asian cuisines with a uniquely Hawaiian flavor.  Korean kalbi, teriyaki, sandwiches, mac salad, and more.  This is a tasty, very affordable restaurant.


Ocean Seafood Chinese Restaurant
King Kamehameha Mall
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-3055

Ocean Seafood offers an authentic Cantonese cuisine.  There is an 18-item lunch buffet on Mon-Fri and a 22-item dinner buffet which includes shrimps and mussels.


Sibu Cafe
75-5695 Ali'i Dr.
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-1112

This excellent and reasonable restaurant is inside a tiny shopping mall (and nearly hidden by a large stone fountain) close to the pier in central Kailua-Kona. Try one of their combo platters to get a little taste of everything, from Balinese chicken to the shrimp satay flavored with coconut milk and red chili. Opt for the Indonesian fried rice with raisins -- it puts plain Basmati rice to shame. Be forewarned: the tasty Ayum Panggang Pedis (spicy grilled chicken fillets with black and red pepper) really packs a punch! No credit cards.  View map.


Taeng-On Thai
Kona Inn Shopping Village
75-5744 Alii Dr.
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-1994

Good Thai food conveniently located upstairs in the Kona Inn Shopping Village.  Great view of Ali'i Drive while dining.  We really enjoyed their duck dishes - all of their food was flavorful and very reasonably priced.  View map.


Thai Rin Restaurant
75-5799 Alii Dr
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-2929

Thai Rin offers a fine selection of Thai dishes in a beautiful setting.  Enjoy their cuisine while watching the famous Kona sunsets.  Sit indoors or outside on their patio with a splendid view of the ocean.  Prices are moderate.


Wasabi's Japanese Cuisine
75-5803 Alii Dr
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 326-2352

Wasabi's is centrally located in the heart of Alii Drive, offering a good selection of Japanese food and a decent Sushi menu.  Eat indoors or outside and enjoy the cuisine.  Prices are high and service can be suspect when the restaurant is busy.

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