50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Hilo

“Love all their smoothies !!“

“Wow! Loved this! Beautiful atmosphere, excellent service and really delicious food!“

“Visiting the big Island, stopped at this restaurant because the recommendations on line. I must say it was the absolute best dinner we have had in Honolulu and here in the big island. Food is superb, service fabulous. If you like well executed dishes, fresh, exquisite and plated beautifully, this is the place!!!“

“OMG! I want to so bad not to review this place because it will only make it more popular and I just want it all for myself. Would that be selfish of me? I mean, this place, omg the pho, the banh mi, and I've only been here once. I want to melt when I walk in. Thank you for being here.“

“Poke cake Best ever Ever“

“We celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary and the dining experience was outstanding! The food was flavorful, delicious and looked like a piece of art. The live music added to the fine dining experience. To top off the evening the desserts were rich and yummy-but the "Wow" factor was the coffee we ordered served in a french press coffee maker! We will be back and bring our friends and family!“

“Best restaurant my family visited on our trip to Hawaii! I recommend to everyone“

“SO ONO!!! Everything I've tried so far has been Fantastic 😋“

“Cute location! Love their dishes! Desserts are also ono! Would eat here as often as I can…“

“Came here on a Thursday at 9:50 AM. They had lots of selections, though there were no sashimi platter or chirashi bowl type of items. Lots of maki, inari, and bento boxes. You can also order poke bowl (shoyu tuna or spicy tuna).

I ordered poke inari set (2 shoyu 1 spicy). The rice was perfectly cooked. Tofu skin was very flavorful. Though I wasn't able to taste the shoyu poke much, because the inari sauce was overpowering.

Overall, the quality of food was good. Price is reasonable. Good grab and go before your adventure day.“

“Fantastic pho. Some of the best I’ve had!!

Note to the owner: please don’t use bleach to clean the tables. Some bleach dripped on my seat, and when I sat down it stained my shirt and pants. A non-bleach cleaner would be better for customers’ clothing! Thank you.“

“Courteous service, clean and inviting decor. Extensive menu.“

“Mahalo nui au i nā wāhine o ka Papa'a Palaoa Bakery ma Hilo, Hawai'i. They assisted me in providing a whole lilikoi pie to bring home to San Francisco. They fully wrapped the box in plastic to keep the pie protected, so I could then place it in an insulated bag and surround the box with frozen ice packs. The pie (as well as a cinnamon roll) made it back home just as "hou" (fresh) as when I purchased it, me ka pilikia ole (with no problems), and the pie tastes 'ono loa. I am very grateful for their assistance, and especially their kindness. I highly recommend this bakery to everyone who wants fresh baked goods, but most of all, I am very grateful to the Aloha given by their employees. Mahalo nui loa!!“

“Great food. Iconic establishment. Pre-order the nori chicken. That wooden case is going into a museum one day, but hopefully not anytime soon! #supportlocal“

“ピーナッツバター入りのアサイボウルが美味しい“

“Food is always tasty and plentiful. The service is friendly and efficient. They’re a family favorite of ours.“

“we were at another Hilo restaurant for half an hour before we decided to leave because no one took our order. We had 45 minutes before we had to be at our Doctorsh office so stopped at Kens. fast service, good food,no mistakes. Carlene was our waitress and she was the bomb. I left a big tip but also wanted to leave a good review. Kens Rocks!“

“We found this place a couple of months ago when house shopping. Now that we are on the island full time this will become a frequent part of our lives. Food was awesome and staff was excellent.
Thanks for the great food and wonderful experience.“

“The food here was super tasty, but more importantly one of the women working here was probably the most genuinely nice and most helpful person I've ever met.
If I wasn't on the Big Island for only one more day, I would go back.“

“Brown rice sushi Intricate sauces Fresh“

“Their food is amazing!Great price and great portions! Definitely the best!!!“

“I have there 4 times and never disappointed. I’ve tried different dishes and they are the best Thai food. The chef even came to my table and asked if my dish was to my satisfaction as they made a special sauce as I was a vegan.“

“We are traveling here to visit from FLORIDA. We ordered spicy Thai basil and mixed vegetables with cashew nut. They are so good. They are real authentic Thai food. Reasonable price and friendly service. Highly recommended 👍🏻“

“Great vibe, great variety!“

“Customer Service was amazing. Food was delicious. First time there and I absolutely loved it!“

“I AbSoLuTeLy LOVE Kum Yo's Okazuya! I can say how delectable each and every dish they serve is, because I have eaten them all!When you enter you can select items from their buffet line to create your own local style plate lunch.The mandoo are scrumptious, especially when dipping them into Kum Yo's homemade dipping sauce.Each day of the week she has set entrees in which you have multiple choices of freshly prepared veggies, cold tofu to limu.Fresh, hot onoliscious entrees and massive portions, yet very reasonably priced.Take out or dine in.Kum Yo's is my favorite Okazuya in Hilo!Love you folks and tell David I miss seeing him!Sorry there is no food left to photograph! I ate it before taking pics! My bad!“

“Enjoyed my meal and service that I've already gone back. Friendly staff, seated right away. Food came quickly and I loved it. Especially the asparagus soup! Price was a nice surprise. Good choice if you're on the fence since there are so many restaurants to choose from.“

“There's not a better place for breakfast burgers on the island. I've been eating here for 20+ years and they have continued to be the best.
Their lunch plates are always delicious and a hardy plate. Can't say enough about how good they are. 🤙“

“Whoa, Lam's Garden's food Rocks! We went 2/15/26, and have now found the best Vietnamese food place, in Hilo! There was a short wait, but they have chairs to sit and wait. There's a sign in sheet too, and huge tv's on the wall, so you can watch stuff. 2026 is starting off great, by trying out all the places we didn't go to, for the past 5 years! Definitely returning!“

“Yen’s restaurant is one of the more authentic Chinese restaurants which does have a mix of Vietnamese dishes and drinks. It’s hard to find a good Chinese restaurant in Hilo and am happy to say that their food is fresh and tasty.
We had the spring rolls, pork rice plate and chicken with string beans rice plate. Had the standard Vietnamese coffee (yum!) and one of their interesting cold coffees (brewed coffee with pandan extract and condensed milk)….very good and refreshing! If you prefer it to be less sweet, simply ask for less condensed milk, like I did. We’re definitely planning on going back again to try other dishes.
DO note their current hours: Wednesdays - Fridays, 10:30am - 7:30pm.
This restaurant has been around, serving the Hilo community, for many years and glad they’re still around! Service was good and the restaurant is clean and well organized. Though it’s not a big place (a plus in my books!), it does have a nice ambience with comfortable seating arrangements. There’s some parking space in front of the restaurant as well. Always feel good to support local businesses that do a good job. Highly recommend this family business! Cheers!“

“This is the best sushi I have ever had in my life. The staff was so nice. they recommended me squid to try which i never had before, but it was awesome. Atmosphere is so nice because you get to go out and joy the fresh air. If you are in Hilo, I recommend stopping here.“

“Drinks and everything we got were soo delicious!! Husband got the chinese fish which is the snapper as of right now and I got the pan seared duck. Also got the soup of the day which is the potato soup and got a sushi roll. Will definitely be back here if we ever come back to The Big Island!“

“Nicest Aunty ever, biggest plate of the best crispy juicy katsu don, definitely get the garlic rice with it, so much flavor… and the green salad was beautiful and fresh with sprouts and homemade dressing as well! Treated me just like family“

“Great people! And amazing poke n sides!! Mouthwatering 🤤“

“Hidden gem with the best authentic Thai food on the Big Island. Imagine having a Thai grandma custom make you everything and this is it! For real. Don’t let the ambiance of this small food court shape your opinions, let your taste buds explode. They take cash and card, and everything is made with care.“

“This place is fast and the service and taste are consistently good. Some of my favorites are the fried tofu curry, spicy ramen, teriyaki chicken, mushroom skewers, miso eggplant, and potstickers. They make a pretty brownie sundae for dessert. There is an ice cream place next door that is open during the day too. They are open on Mondays which is notable in Hilo. We like to make reservations here for family parties, but there are usually tables available for walk-ins. You can definitely eat here during your lunch hour. This place is very clean and quiet with pleasant instrumental music.“

“This was a great little place for dinner. The Meat Jun was delicious, though it was my first time trying it so I can't compare it to other places. The server was friendly and the food came out quickly. It wasn't busy when we were there at 5PM on a weekday. Check them out!“

“It's a "hole in the wall" / nothing fancy place for sure, but been coming here for 9yrs...always the same tasty and flavorful quality food. "Pong", the owner, always remembers what I like and gets it's served fast and hot“

“Good food.. perfect noodle soup..“

“Friday afternoon , chocolate shake and cheese burger - great meal - lost perscription eye glasses at your picnic table at 3;30 PM . if found call at 808-885-7508 . thanks in advance Mike H.“

“Ponds has been my favorite place to eat for the last 20 years. Hands down best waiters, food and ambience. If you are a local or a tourist, it doesn't matter,this is a must go to place if you're in Hilo.“

“They only have a few vegan options. I got the veggie sandwich and substituted vegan mayo. It is pretty simple, but it is done very well. I thought it was delicious. The staff is incredibly friendly and are happy to give recommendations for other places to visit.“

“Ordered to go twice while staying in Hilo. Incredible food prepared quickly! They are open later than many other places making it very convenient after a day of exploring. The portions are generous and everything is fresh. So so good!!!“

“Had lunch here 2/3 days that we were in Hilo, everything was amazing. The Misoyaki Butterfish Salad was fresh and extremely flavorful without being heavy, and the fish melts like butter in your mouth. We also had a cold water scallop special, an eggplant /marinara/pesto/ricotta appetizer (forgot what it's called, oops!) and crab cakes. Everything was great, honestly one of the best places I've eaten at on the entire island. I like to sit at the bar, as I'm a former long time bartender. Sascha is one of the best around, cocktails were, again, among the best that I found on the island, including Kona. Service was top notch, no matter how busy he got, and he took extra time to modify one of the house cocktails so that an elderly gal with sensitive teeth sitting nearby could enjoy it. I would honestly make the drive from Waikoloa just for this, but Hilo has plenty of outdoor activities to offer as well.“

“Awesome Service Always No Other Place To Take Your Ohana Then Ihop Hilo“

“Very good food. Well sized portions too.

There were some Japanese food options that are less common than what we always see in the menus.

I also think it is great option for groups with different tastes, because they have Korean, Japanese, local dishes and American cuisine. They also have a kids menu.“

“Im not sure what this person Dan D is talking about, My family and I are regulars at this establishment and it never fails us 5 star on the service 5 star on the food and 5 star on the environment.
Best experience and food in downtown hilo period“

“Recently ordered just the pho broth and veggies. Veggies were packed separately include the hoisin and chilis! Broth was flavorful and hot!

I have been going to this place since it first opened. The food, service and family is amazing and wonderful and the consistency has never changed.

Thank you for serving the Big Island all these years and in the future!“

“The bentos and staff are excellent
update: May 2025
OMG. lick ur plate action. I ate a one choice (blk belt chicken (my daughter's name for it), aka Nori Chicken with fried rice from the line. the food was yummy (ONO) the amount of food I wasnt able to finish (picture is left over - sorry should have taken b4 i ate).. this place is awesome for a quick bite..“

“Lovely, random, find with pretty ok outside seating and really sweet wait-staff and mgmt.

Food was ok, prices a bit high even for the Island and the juice prices... Yeah that's where ya lost me.
7.50 for a 16oz bottle of lemonade with spirulina... Too damn high.
Otherwise, cute spot.
Pretty popular outdoor mini mall just outside the Waiākea neighborhood.“