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Garden Island BBQ & Chinese Restaurant


4.0 of 5 stars 26 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Chinese
  • 4252 Rice St., Lihue, Kauai, HI 96766
  • 808-245-8868

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5 of 5 stars
cancan1959   184 contributions
Briarcliff, Texas
Nov 17, 2009

The food was awesome and very inexpensive. We had combination plates, loved everything but pork bbq...probably because we live in Texas...but hey, when in Rome. Dinner for 2 was only $15 and we left full. more

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5 of 5 stars
norcalgirls   5 contributions
Santa Rosa, CA
Oct 16, 2009

We tried the Szechuen Eggplant & Ground Pork and the Black Mushrooms with Choi Sum and Rice Side. It was enough food for 2 people ,fresh tasty tasty . Great Find! more

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5 of 5 stars
scottca075   140 contributions
Corona del Mar, CA
Sep 20, 2009

I drive from freakin' Poipu to get take out for my family, that is how good it is. The menu is extensive and tasty, we try to mix up what we get from here and this last trip I had 18 family members in 4 condos at Poipu Kapili and I got take out for the group one night. The... more

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5 of 5 stars
pvron   3 contributions
los angeles
Sep 15, 2009
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Good food with big portions in a good atmosphere with good service, but what really makes this place stand out is how ridiculously INEXPENSIVE it is, especially for the islands. I honestly don't know how they do it- why can't more places on Kauai do this? I think this place pulls this off not by cutting corners, but by being... more

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4 of 5 stars
ddffpp   32 contributions
Santa Monica, CA
Sep 14, 2009

We brought this back to our condo for dinner one night. With the exception of the beef dish, everything was pretty good. We have a first rate Szechuan restaurant near home and Garden Island BBQ was not too far off the mark. Kung Pao chicken had lots of vegetables, not the way I'm used to, but nice flavor. Egg rolls... more

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4 of 5 stars
SaintGeorge   30 contributions
Utah
Aug 10, 2009

This is a local restaurant in Lihue on Rice St. It is a very clean and friendly place. The food was tasty. We had the Beef with snow peas and the orange chicken. The dishes were large and served with kim chee which was just OK. Very inexpensive more

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4 of 5 stars
SanAntonioTexas   8 contributions
San Antonio, Texas
May 14, 2009

We stopped at this little Chinese restaurant on our way to return our rental car before our red eye flight back to the mainland. The service was very quick. The menu was extensive. The food was tasty and fresh. The prices were certainly reasonable ($7-8) for a full size plate, rice and Korean kimchee. The place was filled with locals... more

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5 of 5 stars
Snookey   13 contributions
SW Washington
Mar 10, 2009

Wonderful Chinese and local food at prices 1/3 of what you would be charged at the fine hotels on the island. Go on Thursdays for the best sea bass in ginger sauce you will ever have and for less than $8. The shrimp and black mushrooms equal or exceed anything found in San Francisco's Chinatown. A must stop and a... more

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4 of 5 stars
k1w1Vancouver   15 contributions
Vancouver, Canada
Feb 14, 2009

Definitely a locals hangout, not too many tourists here. This is a good thing because they know a good thing. Not overpriced touristy fare, just reasonably priced Hawaiian/Chinese food. I had the Wor WonTon soup and found it to be as good as any I've had here in Vancouver. Full of veggies and tasty wontons. My wife had a combo... more

Good value
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4 of 5 stars
jumblies   4 contributions
North Carolina
Dec 11, 2008

Decent food and lots of it. They don't mess around when they call it a platter or combo. What it lacks in quality and originality, it makes up for in speed, convenience and quantity. Would highly recommend if you view food as fuel and don't need a lot of fancy accoutrement. more

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Garden Island BBQ & Chinese Restaurant Address

4252 Rice St., Lihue, Kauai, HI 96766
Tel: 808-245-8868
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.