39 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Kailua

“We visited Easyque recently and I’ve been craving the food ever since!! Absolutely everything was delicious! 😋 😍“

“awesome food, quick courteous service, friendly, good prices, busy but organized, could see the teamwork and they all danced in unison 5.0 stars“

“Everything is made from scratch. Excellent broths. Nice selection of meats, dumplings & veggies. Vegan option too.“

“Ummm best pancakes ever! Great service also. Thanks 😊“

“Fantastic hole-in-the-wall Indian restaurant in the heart of Kailua town. This café style location has seating for smaller parties and offers crepe-like dosas. Served with a side of lentil soup, there is a selection of different dosas.

Food pictured is in a to-go container.“

“The Food Company is amazing in that it offers an expansive menu, PLUS the best service and kindness in working with special current food restrictions. The food for our recent party with guests from our islands, plus mainland cities and Australia, called for varied tastes. The Food Company offered perfect selections, getting raves!! Everything was delicious. Fair prices and excellent value!!“

“A fantastic place to eat something delicious on Oahu. On our way back from the west coast to Honolulu, we stopped at Enchanted Lake Kim Chee Restaurant. A beautiful aquarium at the entrance, American interior design; I would have preferred a Korean atmosphere... but we came for the food. The staff was incredibly friendly, answered all our questions about the menu, and helped us choose dishes for a hearty dinner. The food was delicious. We were humming with delight until the chef came out from behind the kitchen counter to watch us, and we watched him. Masterpiece! We'll definitely be sending everyone here.“

“Great food. Cool atmosphere. Awesome shakes.“

“Omakase was very good! There was a variety of sushi pieces and presentation was simple but carefully created! Atmosphere was quaint but roomy enough to the person sitting next to you. Domo Arigato Chef!!“

“This is such a hidden gym. We found most of the viral spots on the island to honestly be overrated, but this was so good. We got the short ribs and garlic shrimp and honestly the shrimp here tasted so much better than the popular food trucks. The shrimp was peeled, perfectly cooked (juicy, plump and tender) and so flavorful without so much butter dripping out. Definitely come here“

“So stoked to find somewhere that does gluten free ramen noodles, and the whole dish was delicious too!! We had the house Charsiu pork each, mine with a shoyu base and his with curry. Both were so tasty, and plenty condiments provided to spice, salt, soy the broth as you please. There were many other broth options that might suit celiac better but mine is intolerance and sauces don’t usually cause bad flare-ups so this was a perfect indulgence. Would definitely come back!“

“Great food very friendly and cost wasn’t bad either will be back for sure highly recommend“

“The food portions are amazing and the food is excellent This is a family owned restaurant and they are such wonderful people Recommend this place to everyone“

“Great service, good food, great value.“

“Enjoyed the pastries we bought. My wife loved the spinach bread. I love supporting locals and will continue to come here when I'm in Kailua. I just wished they didn't sell out so early.I had the chocolate donut which had the perfect chewy consistency and the chocolate was nice and rich. I'd definitely eat a few of those the next time.Support local and swing by this small bakery that's been around since the 90s.“

“Just a fun place with fun people“

“The better half of the world food tour duo trekked over to Kailua and met me at Gaslamp, on Ho'olai St. The parking lot was full so we both found parking on the street. Hah, when I got back to my car, I found another car illegally parked behind me. So, parking appears to be an issue in this area.

There is no signage outside that tells you it’s Gaslamp, the signage says Kailua Town Pub and Grill. You have to go past the left side of the bar to a door, give a wait staff the secret passcode (which I failed to remember) and be taken through a door behind you, up a steep staircase to a small space overlooking the bar downstairs. There are about six tables and it’s a very dark space.

Natalie was our server and we started with a Botanist gin & tonic ($18) and a glass of J Lassalle Champagne ($25). I didn’t have any details about the wine, but it was not complex and was lacking bubbles.

We ordered the Kagoshima Wagyu Carpaccio($32) and the Escargot Bone Marrow ($42) to start. The carpaccio was a visual treat with capers, thin slices of radish, dill, pecorino and caviar. It tasted as good as it looked. The bone marrow was even better … two large bones topped with garlic buttered escargot, decorated with blistered tomatoes, and an arugula salad with two pieces of grilled sourdough. So unctuous, so decadent, so divine!

We split two entrees … The Wagyu Sampler (market price, it was $179), and the Black Truffle Risotto ($54). We added extra truffle ($12) and a side of Miso Brussels Sprouts ($16). The sampler came with two pieces of A5 “Snow Beef”, a piece of American “Wagyu” Filet Mignon, and pieces of ribeye an NY striploin, 12oz in all, and two sauces. The risotto contained sea asparagus, mascarpone and mozzarella cheeses, Hamakua mushrooms, and tomatoes. I consider the extra black truffle mandatory … It’s not special without it.

We ended our meal by sharing a Tiramisu ($12) and I had an espresso ($5). The tiramisu was very good, made in the classic style with pieces of fruit on top.

There was live music … a saxophonist played soft jazz starting at 6:30pm. It was our kind of music. Service was fine … we asked Natalie to slow down the delivery of food, and she ensured it was so. The food was great and we enjoyed our first visit to Gaslamp. One note: they apply a service charge if you use a credit card … It seems to be the new norm. Highly recommended (4.5), even if you must search for parking.“

“As a first time visitor to the Aloha state of Hawaii I was very impressed with the music, atmosphere, food, and the employees were AWESOME! Our waitress Josslyn was EXTREMELY AWESOME with her services. MAHALO SO MUCH FOR THE BEST RESTAURANT FOOD EVER.“

“Wonderful experience, Korean Steak entree was amazing and Fresh Fish entree with macadamia nut pesto was delicious. Excellent service and vibe. Highly recommend.“

“great customer service, AMAZING sandwichs!“

“I’m from the Boston area and every time I visit, I HAVE TO have pizza here!!“

“excellent delicious beef chimichanga w/refried beans and rice and lunch special beef enchilada w/rice and beans. Will definitely be back!!!!“

“Great food great time, definitely would go back.“

“This bar is a good street side location, and has an excellent happy hour special each day of the week. You can’t beat the happy hour special prices, $12 for a draft beer and burger/tacos/pulled pork etc. depending on the day, the pulled pork is my favorite. Excellent draft selection of local beers. Dog friendly lanai. Staff are also very friendly. Our favorite place for happy hour in Kailua.“

“Love how they have grass fed and free range chicken! We got burritos soooooo Good!!! I picked another spot but when we showed up it was closed. This place was 2 minutes away and I'm very happy 😊 we picked it food was good and service was outstanding.“

“We Love this place! Always super tasty and fresh! The Super gyro is moist, juicy and the pita.....fresh! The tziki is drop dead delish!!! Also the fish pita was my favorite....My hubby can't stop with the gyros????? Mahalo nui Yamas!!!!??“

“I don’t normally write reviews but the food here was really good. I’ve eaten a lot of Vietnamese in my life and I will say this is some of the best I’ve eaten. A little pricey for someone that has travelled the world but for Hawaii I guess it’s ok. These are new owners so give them a chance.“

“We found this spot just driving around and we were VERY glad we did. Ordered the yaki soba pork and yaki soba chicken- the portions were HUGE and so delicious! We also ordered the pot stickers and had to get a 2nds. I’d go back again if I had a chance!“

“Good food. Fast service. Short staffed, no one came to check on us but we were ok. Cold inside restaurant, need to turn AC down!“

“Romantic , food was ok ! Butterfish was amazing but the garlic shrimp was only three pieces of shrimp on doughy cheese balls I expected more shrimp or veggies ! Noise in the afternoon not bad ! Presentation good Would have to try more of the menu but will never order the shrimp again“

“been eating here for over 20 years and they are friendly and consistent with everything. best pad thai n cashew nut chicken ever!!!“

“New Mui Kwai Chop Suey, tucked away at 132 Oneawa Street in Kailua, is a beloved local gem that's been dishing out classic Hawaiian-style Chinese comfort food for decades. This family-owned spot has that no-frills, welcoming neighborhood -- perfect for group meals, friendly service, and generous portions that keep locals coming back year after year.

The menu is massive, packed with everything from chop suey and egg foo young to sizzling platters and noodle dishes, but two standout options always steal the show for me: the Chinese Chicken Salad and the Cake Noodle dishes.

The Chinese Chicken Salad is a refreshing, crowd-pleasing special that's light yet satisfying—crisp greens topped with tender chicken, crunchy noodles, and a tangy dressing that hits all the right notes. It's one of those dishes that feels like a perfect island lunch or side, and diners consistently rave about how fresh and flavorful it is. Great value too, and it's easy to see why it's been a longtime favorite.

Then there's the Cake Noodle (also known as crispy pan-fried noodles), which is pure indulgence. The base is a golden, crunchy nest of noodles that softens just enough when topped with savory sauce and your choice of protein or veggies. Whether it's oyster sauce chicken, beef broccoli, or minute chicken over cake noodles, the contrast of crispy and saucy is addictive. Locals often highlight these as must-tries, and for good reason—they're hearty, flavorful, and perfect for sharing (or not!).

Overall, New Mui Kwai delivers that authentic, satisfying Chinese food experience with fresh ingredients and that unmistakable local touch. It's not fancy, but it's reliably delicious—ideal for takeout, family dinners, or a casual meal after a beach day in Kailua. If you're in the area craving real-deal Hawaiian-Chinese eats, this spot won't disappoint. Highly recommend starting with those two amazing options! 🌺🍜“

“An amazing spot for good noodles & curries. Highlighting recommend if you’re looking for vegetarian/vegan dishes, they had a great range of curries & an amazing vegan pad Thai. Overall very friendly & helpful staff. Definitely worth a try.“

“The staff was really friendly. We got the wombo chombo pizza and Polynesian wings... really delicious! definitely recommend this place“

“Wanted some Island food for a quick lunch before heading to beach. The menu was varied and plentiful. I got the lau lau pork (first time) and it was good. Husband got seafood plate with chicken katsu. The amount of seafood was same as the katsu (he’d hoped more seafood, given the name). Said the seafood was good, katsu was better.“

“OK, we are from Phoenix Arizona and we stopped at a local Golf Course Olomano to check in for Times to go play golf this week since we’re only here seven days, guy at the front desk about best place to watch the football game which was on tonight the Chick-fil-A peach bowl and and we happened on this place and it has the most amazing food and the atmosphere is ridiculously fun for a small place, super loud super fun and very good people. Service is slow but they bust their butt, be patient, you only live once!! Kiki❤️ made it fantastic, she even took a call for us!! Ask for extra pork on the Nachos, can’t miss!!“

“Came here for a Business Meeting Food was great Drinks were as always delicious Music was a little too loud (we had to yell over it, but our table was close to the musicians on top of Bose speakers amplifying the sound) but the music was absolutely amazing !!!“

“We drove here from Waikiki on a whim and glad we came. All the food was great, fresh and super tasty. The chestnut tart was a wonderful surprise.

The service is worth noting. The wait staff are patient and do great. The bartender also roams and checks in. Not sure if we will ever make it back here again but it was well worth it.“

“Amazing strong margaritas, even can get frozen. Service was a little slow. Food was alright. Quesabirria Was slightly soggy and the consume was greasy with a quarter inch of grease on top. Flavor was good tho. Overall food and service was decent but doesn’t warrant the price hence the 4/5 stars. If your going go for the drinks they are strong for the price around this area“