IMO when traveling the formula for a great vacay is meeting new folks, alluring locations, and memorable/tasty foods. Interestingly our friends who had recently been to the Big Island recommended this place. We decided to give it a go. J’s has one of the most spartan menus I’ve seen…it’s like pork chicken (with a few sides desserts) cooked in or with a leafy plant. I wish I could explain better…all I know it was scrumptious! I’d categorize it as uber homemade. While I’ve sampled other Hawaiian foods many times this stood out because of its slow cooked nature its saturation of flavor. These were subtle without any extremes. In ways it felt like sampling a new, tasty wine. After each bite you...
Is 6 stars an option? We pulled up and the sign said “sold out”, and we panicked a bit. Pulled out our phones and started looking for another place to eat, and then this super nice lady comes out and says “I have two more plates left if you want!” We went in, she let us sit even though she was close to closing, the canned juice was amazing and the homemade coconut pudding We wanted to go back again a few days later but they were still sold out! Overall a fantastic experience. Wonderful people service wonderful food. If you get a chance to eat at this authentic Hawaiian restraint, DO IT. (They were also very knowledgeable about allergens and were able to suggest menu items that I could eat...
We went out of our way to go here on our son’s recommendation… I’m glad we did! So far it’s the best food we’ve had on the island. Simply amazing everything fresh and soooooo tender. Melt in your mouth good. Not to mention the friendly staff very gracious… they even offered to loan us beach towels after we inquired where they’d recommend to get some because they thought we were just here for the afternoon! You can’t get much friendlier than that. Anyhoo highly recommended … get the food and chit chat just like at your house.
We were sent here by our a tour guide to get real local food and it did not disappoint! It is run by family members who (as I understand) originally started making Laulau out of their garage then got so popular they turned their house into a small restaurant. It is definitely hole in the wall feel, but the food was awesome. We went in and asked for recommendations. She asked us if we wanted a snack or meal and any aversions. Then said sit down and I will feed you . It was awesome to try a little of multiple dishes.
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We were on the big island an entire week. We ate out at least once daily and wanted to sample AUTHENTIC Hawaiian fare. This place is off the charts good! The atmosphere was down home, the wonderful lady that waited on us greeted us like OHANA , in fact all 3 ladies were GREAT. We sampled their entire menu as it is small but EVERYTHING they did was made with love and incredibly good! I would give it 10 stars if I could!
Eating our lunch at this place was one of the memorable experiences from our big island trip. This family owned restaurant does not have any fancy set up but offers authentic and tasty Hawaiian food that we were looking for. Apart from the yummy food, we were blown away by the warm hospitality of the people and the genuine affection they showed to our 2.5 yrs old daughter. We would definitely recommend this place.
Amazing food and amazing people running the restaurant. Classic Hawaiian hospitality. Highly recommend the Pork LauLau, so tender and delicious! Family run with all the Aloha good vibes you could want. The desserts are also delicious. A must go!
This was one of the best lunches we had on the big island. The portions were really generous and everything was delicious. Our snorkel guide recommended them and it definitely didn't disappoint. Tiny parking lot but worth the trip!
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Absolutely amazing food!!! Friendliest people on the island, made my wife cry with the hospitable atmosphere and food. Pork and cabbage an absolute must!!! Thank you, we will see you again someday when we return!!!
It was the tastiest local food I've eaten on the Big Island! Family run and super friendly. I would love to come back and can only recommend it to everyone
