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Pono Market

4-1300 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa, Kauai, HI
(808) 822-4581
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Ranked #2 of 79 restaurants in Kapaa
Cuisines: Hawaiian
Good for: Families with children, Local cuisine, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Lunch
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Local cuisine, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Lunch
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Ukiah, California
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14 reviews 14 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

This is the first place we stopped in Kauai. Just looking for a coffee and happened to see this. Ken is a really sweet guy who made our first stop memorable. He is friendly and gave us a few great tips to get going. And then he made me this lovely coconut latte. I liked it so much, I went... More

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WASHINGTON
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW via mobile

local market with hot and cold foods, drinks, ice cream, coffee bar, snacks, desserts, etc. very nice folks in a sweet spot in town. worth a stop early for the best stuff. ill be back soon.

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See 5 more reviews by MOMMYDONNY for Kapaa
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9 restaurant reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

We were in search of some good kalua pork. We had already had it twice without it hitting the spot. Based on the TA reviews, we decided to give this place a try. So happy that we did! I had the kalua pork and my one husband had the laulau. Both were so tender, juicy and well-seasoned. The employees were... More

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Eugene, OR
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18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

In the middle of Kapaa. Local place with large choose of foods to try. The hardest part is deciding what to get. This isn't our cup of tea, but that being said. The food was good and you get to try things more Hawaiian. The menu changes daily. Mahalo to the Pono Market.

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Colorado
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30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

Fabulous place! Delicious food!!! Friendly people! If you are smart you will try at least one poke or laulau or kalua pig or ANY food item every day you are on Kauai. But go early, especially if you want a laulau because they sell out the quickest. They vary the menu daily so you have many options and it's ALL... More

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See 8 more reviews by AnaEvergreen for Kapaa
Boulder, Colorado
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21 restaurant reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

The poke (traditional), lomi lomi salmon, and lau lau were all delicious. We were staying in Kapaa but could certainly understand why people drive from all over the island to enjoy this fresh, local food. There are only a few tables, but we were able to sit and enjoy our lunch and "talk story" with some of the locals. This... More

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Seattle
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

Local food. Not so healthy but fresh and good. Also great coffee and ice cream section. It seems to be two separate businesses. It seems to be family run. It is always busy with locals.

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Tracy, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

i got a three item w rice, laulau, sweet n sour spareribs and kalua cabbage. (Mon-Wed-Fri has different items). With a spicy shrimp poke & rice bowl, it is a great lunch for two. 2 tables on the (sidewalk) busy street out front, so we took it to go. Real good, real quick, and a good deal!

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Vancouver, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

We got there before 11:30 am, and tried the Kalua Pig (pork) on rice. It was very tasty, and cheap! We also had some sushi rolls - nothing special, but worth trying the local fare. I would recommend going early so that you have the most selection!

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Santa Cruz, California
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6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013 via mobile

This is one of our favorite places in kapaa... Totally unassuming, but great food. We had the lau lau pork, with a few different sides, and it was fantastic. We topped it all with ice creams and one of the best espressos I've had here! Recommended without any second thoughts...

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